Abstract: An enterprise owned multi-function device (MFD) is disclosed. For example, the MFD includes, a communication interface to establish a communication session with an authentication server, a re-activation timer, a processor and a non-transitory computer readable medium storing instructions, which when executed by the processor, cause the processor to authenticate the enterprise owned MFD over the communication session when the enterprise owned MFD is activated at a remote location of an employee, create a local account of the employee for local authentication, and authorize access to the employee via the local account of the employee until the re-activation timer expires.

Abstract: A medical device includes a shaft having a distal end and a proximal end, an image sensor at the distal end of the shaft, a distal conversion device at the distal end and in communication with the image sensor, a proximal photoreceiver, and an optical fiber extending between the distal conversion device and the proximal photoreceiver. The image sensor is configured to generate a first electrical signal based on a capture of one or more images, and the first electrical signal includes image or video data associated with the capture. The distal conversion device is configured to convert the first electrical signal to a light signal. The optical fiber is configured to facilitate transmission of the light signal between the distal conversion device and the proximal photoreceiver, and the proximal photoreceiver is configured to convert the light signal to a second electrical signal.

Abstract: Support rails are provided for pinball machine playfields that provide mechanical support as well as light-emitting elements, such as LEDs, that generate additional light for illuminating the playfield and/or decorative features affixed to the rails. At least a portion of the support rail is preferably made of a transparent or translucent material to facilitate transmission of light from lighting elements below or enclosed by the rail. The support rails can be provided with various grooves, channels, and holes to facilitate mounting of the rails to a playfield or an existing support rail, using nuts and bolts, screws, brackets, and the like. The lighted support rails provide both mechanical stability to the playfield, as well as additional illumination and optional mounting locations for decorative features and/or game mechanisms.

Abstract: This disclosure relates generally to medical devices, systems, and methods for locating devices and/or anatomy during medical procedures. More particularly, in some embodiments, the disclosure relates to medical device and/or anatomy locating devices, access devices, and systems and methods thereof, for use during, e.g., gastrojejunostomy procedures. In an aspect, a medical device locator may include an elongate member (such as sheath or guidewire) having a proximal end, a distal end, a longitudinal axis, and a length extending along the longitudinal axis. A location device may be disposed along the length of the elongate member.

Abstract: An electronic assembly for a medical device may include a circuit board. The electronic assembly may also include an imaging device mounted on a first edge of a first portion of the circuit board and a lighting element mounted on a second edge of a second portion of the circuit board.

Abstract: This disclosure relates generally to medical devices, systems, and methods for locating devices and/or anatomy during medical procedures. More particularly, in some embodiments, the disclosure relates to medical device and/or anatomy locating devices, access devices, and systems and methods thereof, for use during, e.g., gastrojejunostomy procedures. In an aspect, a medical device locator may include an elongate member (such as sheath or guidewire) having a proximal end, a distal end, a longitudinal axis, and a length extending along the longitudinal axis. A location device may be disposed along the length of the elongate member.

Abstract: A dunnage securement member is adapted to be placed on the ends of timber that is used as dunnage for trucking. The dunnage securement member is adapted to be secured to the timber, either permanently or removably. A strap may then be used to secure dunnage on the beds of a truck.

Abstract: Aspects related to a resource-constrained system are described herein that can provide object storage services after a service interruption is resolved, even if all of the transactions that were pending and incomplete prior to the service interruption have not yet been recovered and/or executed. For example, file systems implemented by computing systems of the resource-constrained system may treat each file or directory as a separate object. Thus, a transaction directed to one file may not affect the file's directory or other files in the directory. As a result, the resource-constrained system can achieve read-after-write consistency without first recovering and executing the pending, incomplete transactions. Instead, read-after-write consistency for an object can be achieved simply by completing any pending, incomplete transaction directed to that object.

Abstract: The present invention involves calibrating a control system to enable resistance-based control of a heat tracing circuit, that includes characterizing a piece of heat trace to determine a relationship between resistance and temperature, allowing for more precise control. Also described are different methods for practical resistance-based control of a heat trace system. Further described are several methods to monitor heat trace: including methods to enhance monitoring capabilities using a system operating model; comparison to historical operating data; and inclusion of information from external sources. Also provided is a method by which a piece of heat trace of unknown length and power factor can be controlled using the resistance-based method when other system information is available.

Abstract: A medical device, comprising a handle including a port, a shaft extending distally from the handle, wherein the shaft includes a channel extending along at least a portion of a length of the shaft, wherein the channel includes a longitudinal opening on a radially outer surface of the shaft, and a removable portion extending through the channel, wherein the removable portion includes a first lumen, and wherein the removable portion is configured to be separated from the handle and the shaft.

Abstract: A dunnage securement member is adapted to placed on the ends of timber that is used as dunnage for trucking. The dunnage securement member is adapted to be secured to the timber, either permanently or removably. A strap may then be used to secure dunnage on the beds of a truck.

Abstract: Processes and systems for analyzing a composition of a C3? component separated from a steam cracker effluent. The process can include steam cracking a hydrocarbon feed to produce a steam cracker effluent. The effluent can be cooled to produce a cooled effluent and a sample can be separated therefrom. Heat can be indirectly exchanged from the sample to a heat transfer medium to produce a gas phase product that can include C3? compounds and a first liquid phase product that can include C4+ compounds. The gas phase product can flow through a flow restricting line and into a transport line. The flow restricting line can have an inner cross-sectional area that is <50% of an inner cross-sectional area of the transport line. The gas phase product can flow through the transport line and into an analyzer. An at least partial composition of the gas phase product can be determined.

Abstract: The present invention involves calibrating a control system to enable resistance-based control of a heat tracing circuit, that includes characterizing a piece of heat trace to determine a relationship between resistance and temperature, allowing for more precise control. Also described are different methods for practical resistance-based control of a heat trace system. Further described are several methods to monitor heat trace: including methods to enhance monitoring capabilities using a system operating model; comparison to historical operating data; and inclusion of information from external sources. Also provided is a method by which a piece of heat trace of unknown length and power factor can be controlled using the resistance-based method when other system information is available.

Abstract: Several examples of a drum enhancement assembly. One example including a rigid outer housing surrounding the perimeter of an electronic non-acoustic drum; with a vibration dampening collar attached to an inner surface of the rigid outer housing. Also disclosed is an example wherein the vibration dampening collar is positioned between the electronic non-acoustic drum and the rigid outer housing. To facilitate positioning of the drum enhancement assembly; surfaces defining an opening through the rigid outer housing are provided. This opening or openings are configured for passage of a drum positioning system to which the electronic non-acoustic drum is affixed.

Abstract: A light absorbing and light emitting device, comprising a first structure supported by a holder. A first portion of the first structure (which can be flexible, sheet-like and/or at least partially opaque) comprises phosphorescent material and/or phase change material on a first side. The first structure is movable relative to the holder between a first position, in which the first side faces a first direction, and a second position, in which the first side faces a second direction. Also, a light admitting, light absorbing and light emitting assembly that comprises a light absorbing and light emitting device and a first light-transmitting structure. Also, a light absorbing and light emitting device that comprises a holder assembly and a plurality of first structures, with phosphorescent and/or phase change material, and each movable between first and second positions. Also, methods of absorbing light and emitting light with such structures.

Abstract: A powered water dispenser is plugged into a vehicle or uses a rechargeable battery. The powered water dispenser is connected to a pump and a portable water source. The powered water dispenser may use a prepackaged water container that contains sterilized, distilled or potable water. Additionally, the transparent water container may use an LED light to view water level in the dark. There may also be notches that indicate water level. Also included may be a heating element to warm the water prior to use.

Abstract: A flame mitigation device (FMD) contained within the neck of a container and configured to allow the fuel nozzle to pass through the FMD. The FMD forming a barrier in the neck of the fill port and capable of constricting the fuel nozzle upon passing through the FMD to inhibit external debris from entering the interior of the portable container and to inhibit fuel from flowing back out of the fill port.

Abstract: An enterprise owned multi-function device (MFD) is disclosed. For example, the MFD includes, a communication interface to establish a communication session with an authentication server, a re-activation timer, a processor and a non-transitory computer readable medium storing instructions, which when executed by the processor, cause the processor to authenticate the enterprise owned MFD over the communication session when the enterprise owned MFD is activated at a remote location of an employee, create a local account of the employee for local authentication, and authorize access to the employee via the local account of the employee until the re-activation timer expires.

Abstract: A non-networked multi-function device (MFD) is disclosed. For example, the non-networked MFD includes a communication interface to establish a communication session with a mobile endpoint device, a memory to store authentication information, and a processor. The processor is to receive a connection request from a mobile endpoint device, establish a connection with the mobile endpoint device, authenticate the mobile endpoint device via authentication information received from the mobile endpoint device that matches authentication information stored in the memory, provide available functions to the mobile endpoint device, receive a request from the mobile endpoint device to execute a function from the available functions, and execute the function.