Abstract: Stabilizers of an agricultural header can be either, or both, displaceable and deformable in response to engagement with a portion of a crop, such as, for example, a stalk, in a manner that can assist in stabilizing the crop for at least purposes of determining a corresponding cross-sectional size of the crop. Characteristics relating to the displacement or the deformation of the stabilizers can be detected by one or more sensors and communicated to a controller to determine a measured size of the crop. Using the measured size, the controller can determine if the size of the crop corresponds to a current size of a width between deck plates of the header. If the measured size indicates the width is to be adjusted, the controller can selectively operate an actuator that is coupled to at least one of the deck plates to displace at least one deck plate.

Abstract: A surgical robotic system is disclosed to include an operating table, a plurality of robotic arms and surgical instruments, a user console, and a control tower. The plurality of robotic arms are mounted on the operating table and can be stowed folded under the table for storage. The user console has one or more user interface devices, which function as master devices to control the plurality of surgical instruments.

Abstract: A medical image viewer can render to a display, a three-dimensional view of patient anatomy, a multi planar reconstruction (MPR) view of the patient anatomy, and an intra-operational view. Some of the views can be synchronized to show a common focal point of the anatomy. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: A surgical robotic system is disclosed to include an operating table, a plurality of robotic arms and surgical instruments, a user console, and a control tower. The plurality of robotic arms are mounted on the operating table and can be stowed folded under the table for storage. The user console has one or more user interface devices, which function as master devices to control the plurality of surgical instruments.

Abstract: A medical image viewer can render to a display, a three-dimensional view of patient anatomy, a multi planar reconstruction (MPR) view of the patient anatomy, and an intra-operational view. Some of the views can be synchronized to show a common focal point of the anatomy. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: Stabilizers of an agricultural header can be either, or both, displaceable and deformable in response to engagement with a portion of a crop, such as, for example, a stalk, in a manner that can assist in stabilizing the crop for at least purposes of determining a corresponding cross-sectional size of the crop. Characteristics relating to the displacement or the deformation of the stabilizers can be detected by one or more sensors and communicated to a controller to determine a measured size of the crop. Using the measured size, the controller can determine if the size of the crop corresponds to a current size of a width between deck plates of the header. If the measured size indicates the width is to be adjusted, the controller can selectively operate an actuator that is coupled to at least one of the deck plates to displace at least one deck plate.

Abstract: A surgical robotic system is disclosed to include an operating table, a plurality of robotic arms and surgical instruments, a user console, and a control tower. The plurality of robotic arms are mounted on the operating table and can be stowed folded under the table for storage. The user console has one or more user interface devices, which function as master devices to control the plurality of surgical instruments.

Abstract: A surgical robotic system is disclosed to include an operating table, a plurality of robotic arms and surgical instruments, a user console, and a control tower. The plurality of robotic arms are mounted on the operating table and can be stowed folded under the table for storage. The user console has one or more user interface devices, which function as master devices to control the plurality of surgical instruments.

Abstract: A manufacturing method uses layered slabs to create a final pattern for a mold or for creating the mold itself. The method includes: preparing a desired number of slabs including a first slab and a second slab; machining the first slab; machining the second slab; and after the second slab is coupled to the first slab, repeating the machining step for each additional slab included in the desired number of slabs to form the final pattern or mold.

Abstract: A gear includes an inner portion formed from a first material; an outer portion formed from a second material melted and solidified onto the inner portion; and a plurality of teeth formed in the outer portion after the second material has solidified.

Abstract: A medical image viewer can render to a display, a three-dimensional view of patient anatomy, a multi planar reconstruction (MPR) view of the patient anatomy, and an intra-operational view. Some of the views can be synchronized to show a common focal point of the anatomy. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: A surgical robotic system is disclosed to include an operating table, a plurality of robotic arms and surgical instruments, a user console, and a control tower. The plurality of robotic arms are mounted on the operating table and can be stowed folded under the table for storage. The user console has one or more user interface devices, which function as master devices to control the plurality of surgical instruments.

Abstract: Disclosed is a liquid fertilizer including: (i) an aqueous composition including ammonium thiosulfate; and (ii) a complex of a metal ion and a chelating agent, wherein the metal ion is selected from the group consisting of zinc, manganese, copper, iron, magnesium, calcium, potassium, and molybdenum. The complex lowers the freeze point of the aqueous composition when creating a liquid fertilizer including the ammonium thiosulfate and the complex. Optionally, the liquid fertilizer includes borate ions. Methods of using the liquid fertilizer are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed is a stable fertilizer composition including: a sulfur-containing compound; and a reaction product of a potassium-containing compound and a humectant selected from the group consisting of polyhydric alcohols, esters of polyhydric alcohols, polyalkylene glycols, and hydroxylated carboxylic acids. One version of the fertilizer composition also includes a nitrogen-containing compound; a phosphorous-containing compound; and at least one more additional macronutrient or micronutrient. The macronutrient may be selected from the group consisting of calcium and magnesium, and the micronutrient may be selected from the group consisting of zinc, manganese, iron, copper, calcium, magnesium, cobalt, boron, nickel, and molybdenum. The fertilizer composition may be essentially free of chelated metals and chelated metal salts. Methods of using a solution of the fertilizer composition for supplying plant nutrients to a plant are also disclosed.

Abstract: A vented polymer bag may keep an ideal environment for produce preservation. Closable vents respond to air pressure inside the bag and in particular vent the accumulation of ethylene emitted by the produce. A fibrous liner may also be added to maintain a desired level of humidity. Placing a wet liner increases humidity while a dry liner removes moisture from the environment inside the bag.

Abstract: A gear includes an inner portion formed from a first material; an outer portion formed from a second material melted and solidified onto the inner portion; and a plurality of teeth formed in the outer portion after the second material has solidified.

Abstract: Disclosed is a stable fertilizer composition including: a sulfur-containing compound; and a reaction product of a potassium-containing compound and a humectant selected from the group consisting of polyhydric alcohols, esters of polyhydric alcohols, polyalkylene glycols, and hydroxylated carboxylic acids. One version of the fertilizer composition also includes a nitrogen-containing compound; a phosphorous-containing compound; and at least one more additional macronutrient or micronutrient. The macronutrient may be selected from the group consisting of calcium and magnesium, and the micronutrient may be selected from the group consisting of zinc, manganese, iron, copper, calcium, magnesium, cobalt, boron, nickel, and molybdenum. The fertilizer composition may be essentially free of chelated metals and chelated metal salts. Methods of using a solution of the fertilizer composition for supplying plant nutrients to a plant are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed is a liquid fertilizer including: (i) an aqueous composition including ammonium thiosulfate; and (ii) a complex of a metal ion and a chelating agent, wherein the metal ion is selected from the group consisting of zinc, manganese, copper, iron, magnesium, calcium, potassium, and molybdenum. The complex lowers the freeze point of the aqueous composition when creating a liquid fertilizer including the ammonium thiosulfate and the complex. Optionally, the liquid fertilizer includes borate ions. Methods of using the liquid fertilizer are also disclosed.

Abstract: A package for a semiconductor device or circuit comprises a semiconductor switch module having a metallic base on an exterior side and metallic pads. A metallic enclosure is arranged for receiving the semiconductor switch module. The metallic enclosure has a recess of a size and shape for receiving the semiconductor switch module. The metallic enclosure has a set of dielectric regions with embedded or pass-through electrical terminals that are electrically insulated or isolated from the metallic enclosure. The electrical terminals are electrically connected to the metallic pads. A metallic bridging connection fills and hydraulically seals what would otherwise be a perimeter gap between the metallic base and the metallic enclosure.

Abstract: A package for a semiconductor device or circuit comprises a semiconductor switch module having a metallic base on an exterior side and metallic pads. A metallic enclosure is arranged for receiving the semiconductor switch module. The metallic enclosure has a recess of a size and shape for receiving the semiconductor switch module. The metallic enclosure has a set of dielectric regions with embedded or pass-through electrical terminals that are electrically insulated or isolated from the metallic enclosure. The electrical terminals are electrically connected to the metallic pads. A metallic bridging connection fills and hydraulically seals what would otherwise be a perimeter gap between the metallic base and the metallic enclosure.