Abstract: Methods and systems for providing a flow of fluid to an endoscope. An illustrative container and tube set arranged and configured to couple to an endoscope may comprise a container configured to contain a fluid, a water supply tube including a first end, a second end, and a first lumen extending therethrough, a gas supply tube including a first end, a second end, and a second lumen extending therethrough, and a fluid flow control assembly positioned in-line with the water supply tube. The fluid flow control assembly may be configured to selectively control a flow of fluid through the water supply tube. The fluid flow control assembly may be configured to allow a flow of fluid in response to an opening pressure.

Abstract: A system (10) is disclosed for simulating an effect of a hazard at a distance. The system (10) may include a transmitter (12) configured to emit a radio frequency signal, such as a wireless network signal, carrying information representative of the hazard and at least one receiver (14) configured to receive the radio frequency signal and provide an indication or determination based on the information, of the effect of the hazard at the location of the at least one receiver (14). A related method is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method executed by a computing device includes determining a set of identigens for each widely-known word of a query to produce sets of identigens. A set of identigens of the sets of identigens represents one or more different meanings of a word of the query. The method further includes determining another set of identigens for a remaining word to produce an alternate set of identigens. The method further includes selecting an identigen for each set of identigens to produce a query entigen group. The method further includes matching the query entigen group to a set of response entigens to produce a response entigen group as a query response.

Abstract: Disclosed is electrical stimulation apparatus and an associated method for delivering therapy to an eye of a patient is disclosed, the apparatus comprising: an implantable device comprising one or more electrodes for delivering therapeutic electrical stimulation to the eye, the implantable device being configured for implanting in a suprachoroidal space between the sclera and choroid layers of the eye. Also disclosed is electroretinography (ERG) apparatus for monitoring an eye of a patient, the apparatus comprising: an implantable device comprising one or more electrodes for monitoring properties of the eye, the implantable device being configured for implanting in a suprachoroidal space between the sclera and choroid layers of the eye. Also disclosed are implantable devices, apparatuses and methods for the eye.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for transforming soybean, corn. cotton, or canola explants using spectinomycin as a selective agent for transformation of the explants. The method may further comprise treatment of the explants with cytokinin during the transformation and regeneration process.

Abstract: Some embodiments are directed to a system 10 for the application of topical negative pressure therapy to a site 18 on the body of a mammal. Some embodiments of the system 10 comprise a piston 22 and cylinder 24 device 12 having a self-contained power source for the generation of a reduced pressure and for aspirating the site 18. Some embodiments of the system 10 comprise a dressing 14 sealably surrounding the site 18 that can be operably connected to the device 12 by a conduit means 16 to apply the reduced pressure to the site 18.

Abstract: A drawer glide mechanism can include a first elongate guide member, a second elongate glide member, a ball bearing component, and a v-notch socket. The first elongate guide member includes a distal end that is configured to fit within an opening in the v-notch socket. The drawer glide mechanism can further include one or more floating members and fixed members.

Abstract: Methods and systems for providing a flow of fluid to an endoscope. An illustrative container and tube set arranged and configured to couple to an endoscope may comprise a first container configured to contain a fluid and having a first port in fluid communication with a bottom portion thereof. A pressure vessel system may be in selective fluid communication with the first container. The pressure vessel system may include a manifold housing defining a cavity and including a first fluid inlet, a second fluid inlet, and a first fluid outlet. A first water supply tube may be in selective fluid communication with the cavity of the manifold housing and a first gas supply tube may be in operative fluid communication with the cavity of the manifold housing. A first flow control member may be positioned within the first fluid inlet.

Abstract: A method of calibrating a monitoring system (10,14) is described in which a calibration phantom (70) is located with its center located approximately at the isocenter of a treatment room through which a treatment apparatus (16) is arranged to direct radiation, wherein the surface of the calibration phantom (70) closest to an image capture device (72) of the monitoring system (10,14) is inclined approximately 45° relative to the camera plane of an image capture device of the monitoring system. Images of the calibration phantom (70) are then captured using the image capture device (72) and the images are processed to generate a model of the imaged surface of the calibration phantom.

Abstract: A baby bouncer comprising a telescopic base, a seat, and an insert. The telescopic base comprises an outer shell portion and an inner extending portion located at least partially within the outer shell portion; an adjustable upper support pivotally coupled to the telescopic base; a connection limb having a first end operatively coupled to the adjustable upper support and a second end operatively coupled to the inner extending portion; an actuation pedal for adjusting an angle of the adjustable upper support in relation to the telescopic base; and a safety lock disposed on the telescopic base. The bouncer seat has a receiving area and an attachment pocket. The removable insert is received in the receiving area of the seat and receives an infant.

Abstract: The application relates to a coating composition that combines fouling release and/or ice release performance with flexibility and durability. The coating composition comprises a polyurea component and a polysiloxane component. The polyurea component comprises an isocyanate component, an amine-functional resin and an aliphatic copolymer. The corresponding method for coating a substrate is also addressed.

Abstract: Methods and systems providing fluid flow to an endoscope. A container and tube set configured to couple to an endoscope may comprise a first container configured to contain a fluid, a first water supply tube including a first lumen extending therethrough and in fluid communication with the first container, a branched connector positioned in line with the first water supply tube and including a first fluid inlet, a first fluid outlet, and a second fluid outlet, a second container having a second fluid inlet in selective fluid communication with the second fluid outlet of the branched connector, a flow control valve positioned to obstruct flow between the second fluid outlet of the branched connector and the second fluid inlet of the second container, and a second water supply tube including a second lumen extending therethrough and in selective fluid communication with the bottom portion of the second container.

Abstract: Systems, computer program products, and methods are described herein for activity data transmission in real-time using alternative communication rails to skip processing touch points. Specifically, the systems, apparatuses, methods and computer program products of the present invention are directed to a secure platform for preemptive transformation and structuring of resource data at a resource instrument device and authentication of resource data for processing from the resource instrument device to an end point party in real time without requiring intermediary processing.

Abstract: A mobile autonomous agricultural system comprises: a powered mobile unit for carrying agricultural equipment, and configured to move along rows of crops; an ultraviolet (UV) lighting panel for generating UV light; and a controller configured to control the travel of the mobile unit and operation of the UV lighting panel. The UV lighting panel comprises: a UV light source configured to generate UV light; and a plurality of shade elements arranged relative to the UV light source to direct the UV light in a primary illumination direction and to restrict emission of UV light from the UV lighting panel outside the primary illumination direction.

Abstract: A rotary valve includes a valve body including an opening formed therein, a rotary component received within the opening of the valve body with the rotary component configured to rotate relative to the valve body about an axis of rotation thereof, and a sealing assembly including a hard sealing structure and a soft sealing structure disposed between the valve body and the rotary component. The hard sealing structure is formed from a substantially rigid material and is configured to sealingly engage the rotary component. The hard sealing structure includes a support feature to reinforce the soft sealing structure. The soft sealing structure is formed from a resiliently deformable material and is configured to sealingly engage the hard sealing structure and the valve body.

Abstract: A rotary disc valve includes a rotatable assembly having a drive shaft with a flow control wall. The flow control wall includes an inner surface and an outer surface. The inner surface of defines a flow chamber within the drive shaft. A rotary disc is coupled to the drive shaft and is configured to rotate in unison therewith. The rotary disc includes an inner flow passage and an outer flow passage formed therethrough. The inner flow passage is always axially aligned with and fluidly coupled to the flow chamber of the drive shaft and the outer flow passage is always fluidly coupled to the outer surface of the flow control wall. A fixed disc sealing engages the rotary disc and includes a first flow opening, a second flow opening, and a third flow opening formed therethrough and disposed around the axis of rotation of the drive shaft.

Abstract: An autonomous farming machine navigable in an environment for performing farming action(s) is disclosed. The farming machine receives a notification from a manager that there are no obstacles in the blind spots of the detection system. The farming machine applies an obstacle detection model to the captured images to verify that there are no obstacles in unobstructed views. The farming machine determines a configuration of the farming machine. The farming machine determines a virtual safety bubble for the farming machine to autonomously perform the farming action(s) based on the determined configuration. The farming machine detects an obstacle in the environment by applying the obstacle detection model to the captured images. The farming machine determines that the obstacle is entering the virtual safety bubble. In response to determining that the obstacle is entering the virtual safety bubble, the farming machine terminates operation of the farming machine and/or enacts preventive measures.

Abstract: A transmission system for a working vehicle includes a hydraulic drive motor 38 and a transmission 100. The transmission includes an output member 102; a first input member 104 connectable to a prime mover, wherein the transmission is operable to transmit drive from the first input member via a first drive path 108 to the output member in a mechanical drive mode; and a second input member 106 drivable by the operation of the hydraulic drive motor, wherein the transmission is operable to transmit drive from the second input member via a second drive path 110 to the output member in a hydrostatic drive mode. The transmission is configured so that there is a fixed ratio of rotation speed of the first input member to rotation speed of the output member in the mechanical drive mode.

Abstract: A rotary disc valve includes a rotatable assembly having a drive shaft with a flow control wall. The flow control wall includes an inner surface and an outer surface. The inner surface of defines a flow chamber within the drive shaft. A rotary disc is coupled to the drive shaft and is configured to rotate in unison therewith. The rotary disc includes an inner flow passage and an outer flow passage formed therethrough. The inner flow passage is always axially aligned with and fluidly coupled to the flow chamber of the drive shaft and the outer flow passage is always fluidly coupled to the outer surface of the flow control wall. A fixed disc sealing engages the rotary disc and includes a first flow opening, a second flow opening, and a third flow opening formed therethrough and disposed around the axis of rotation of the drive shaft.

Abstract: An apparatus for securing a flexible plumbing hose, and then conveniently releasing the hose so that it may be retracted, as well as related plumbing fixtures is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a two-piece cleat assembly which easily engages and disengages the hose. The cleat assembly comprises two spring-loaded cam cleats that can partially rotate to pinch and grip the flexible hose in place but can quickly released by physically lifting the hose away from the cleat assembly. The two-piece cleat assembly may be employed as a component in a plumbing fixture such as a shower system having a hose attached to a hand-held shower head, or in a kitchen faucet having a hose attached to a hand-held sprayer. The cleat assembly is configured as a replaceable cartridge which can easily be disassembled from the plumbing fixture for replacement or repair.