Abstract: An articulating tire valve install-removal tool and related methods for use. The articulating tire valve install-removal tool has a body comprising an outer perimeter, an inner recess, a threaded member, a linkage and a contact member. The articulating tire valve install-removal tool components are connected to each other and secured within the body so one or more components can rotate around one or more axes. Together these components facilitate in the valve being installed and removed perpendicular or generally perpendicular to the valve hole on the wheel. The articulating tire valve stem tool includes a linkage assembly that is attached to the body to facilitate in ensuring the valve is installed and removed with the valve perpendicular to the valve hole in the wheel rim.

Abstract: An imitation learning system may learn how to play a video game based on user interactions by a tester or other user of the video game. The imitation learning system may develop an imitation learning model based, at least in part, on the tester's interaction with the video game and the corresponding state of the video game to determine or predict actions that may be performed when interacting with the video game. The imitation learning system may use the imitation learning model to control automated agents that can play additional instances of the video game. Further, as the user continues to interact with the video game during testing, the imitation learning model may continue to be updated. Thus, the interactions by the automated agents with the video game may, over time, almost mimic the interaction by the user enabling multiple tests of the video game to be performed simultaneously.

Abstract: An implantable electronic device includes a flexible circuit board, one or more circuit components attached to the flexible circuit board and configured to convert electrical energy into electrical pulses, and one or more electrodes attached to the flexible circuit board without cables connecting the electrodes to each other or to the flexible circuit board, the one or more electrodes configured to apply the electrical pulses to a tissue adjacent the implantable electronic device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a rod handling apparatus for a drill rig including a drill rig mast and a hoisting winch. The rod handling apparatus including: a base assembly; a frame assembly coupled to the base assembly, the frame assembly including a pair of rails along which a conveyor assembly is adapted to travel along; and, the conveyor assembly adapted to be coupled to the hoisting winch for conveying a drill rod up and/or down the drill rig mast such that the drill rod is attachable to and/or detachable from a drill string.

Abstract: An ear-piece assembly includes (i) an antenna portion enclosing a transmitting antenna configured to send one or more input signals containing electrical energy to a passive implantable neural stimulator device such that the passive implantable neural stimulator generates one or more stimulation pulses suitable for stimulating a neural structure in the craniofacial region solely using the electrical energy in the input signals; and (ii) an enclosure coupled to the antenna portion, wherein enclosure is sized and shaped to be mounted on a helix portion of an ear such that, when worn by a patient, weight from the enclosure is distributed over the helix portion of the ear for the enclosure to rest thereon, wherein the enclosure comprises (i) a controller module configured to provide the one or more input signals to the transmitting antenna, and (ii) a battery adapted to provide energy to the ear-piece assembly.

Abstract: An implantable electronic device includes a flexible circuit board, one or more circuit components attached to the flexible circuit board and configured to convert electrical energy into electrical pulses, and one or more electrodes attached to the flexible circuit board without cables connecting the electrodes to each other or to the flexible circuit board, the one or more electrodes configured to apply the electrical pulses to a tissue adjacent the implantable electronic device.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an implantable stimulation device includes providing a circuit board of the implantable stimulation device, the circuit board optionally equipped with circuit components and being electrically connected to an antenna, adhering one or more electrodes to the circuit board, and applying an insulation material to the circuit board such that the insulation material forms a housing that surrounds the circuit board, the optional circuit components and antenna, while leaving the one or more electrodes exposed for stimulating a tissue.

Abstract: An ear-piece assembly includes (i) an antenna portion enclosing a transmitting antenna configured to send one or more input signals containing electrical energy to a passive implantable neural stimulator device such that the passive implantable neural stimulator generates one or more stimulation pulses suitable for stimulating a neural structure in the craniofacial region solely using the electrical energy in the input signals; and (ii) an enclosure coupled to the antenna portion, wherein enclosure is sized and shaped to be mounted on a helix portion of an ear such that, when worn by a patient, weight from the enclosure is distributed over the helix portion of the ear for the enclosure to rest thereon, wherein the enclosure comprises (i) a controller module configured to provide the one or more input signals to the transmitting antenna, and (ii) a battery adapted to provide energy to the ear-piece assembly.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a rod handling apparatus for a drill rig including a drill rig mast and a hoisting winch. The rod handling apparatus including: a base assembly; a frame assembly coupled to the base assembly, the frame assembly including a pair of rails along which a conveyor assembly is adapted to travel along; and, the conveyor assembly adapted to be coupled to the hoisting winch for conveying a drill rod up and/or down the drill rig mast such that the drill rod is attachable to and/or detachable from a drill string.

Abstract: An implantable electronic device includes a flexible circuit board, one or more circuit components attached to the flexible circuit board and configured to convert electrical energy into electrical pulses, and one or more electrodes attached to the flexible circuit board without cables connecting the electrodes to each other or to the flexible circuit board, the one or more electrodes configured to apply the electrical pulses to a tissue adjacent the implantable electronic device.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and systems for foam control. A method of foam control for a fermentation system comprises: obtaining image data from an imaging device located at the fermentation system; and processing said sensor data using a trained machine learning algorithm to generate an output that indicates presence of foam or level of foaming.

Abstract: An implantable electronic device includes a flexible circuit board, one or more circuit components attached to the flexible circuit board and configured to convert electrical energy into electrical pulses, and one or more electrodes attached to the flexible circuit board without cables connecting the electrodes to each other or to the flexible circuit board, the one or more electrodes configured to apply the electrical pulses to a tissue adjacent the implantable electronic device.

Abstract: An implantable tissue stimulator assembly includes a stimulator having a housing, a plurality of electrodes positioned along the housing, and a plurality of tines extending outwardly from the housing. An introducer includes a first barrel including a first base and a hollow first cylinder extending outwardly from the first base. The first cylinder is configured to receive the stimulator for insertion of the stimulator into tissue. A first stylet includes a first handle and a first shaft extending outwardly from the first handle, with the first stylet being received in the first cylinder.

Abstract: A bioreactor may comprise a head-plate configured to provide coupling features to attach selected components to the bioreactor. The bioreactor may also comprise impeller and sparger, and the sparger is positioned at a pre-determined distance from the impeller based at least in part on a spatial configuration of the head-plate. The bioreactor further comprises a vessel defining a hollow enclosure for receiving a culture medium, and an opening of the vessel is covered by the head-plate.

Abstract: An implantable stimulator includes a housing, a plurality of electrodes positioned along the housing, and a printed circuit board positioned along the housing. The printed circuit board includes control circuit components, a plurality of electrode connector pads, an antenna, and a receiver relay positioned along the printed circuit board such that a portion of the receiver relay overlaps with the antenna.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an implantable stimulation device includes providing a circuit board of the implantable stimulation device, the circuit board being equipped with circuit components and an antenna, adhering one or more electrodes to the circuit board, and applying an insulation material to the circuit board such that the insulation material forms a housing that surrounds the circuit board, the circuit components, and the antenna, while leaving the one or more electrodes exposed for stimulating a tissue.

Abstract: An implantable tissue stimulator assembly includes a stimulator having a housing, a plurality of electrodes positioned along the housing, and a plurality of tines extending outwardly from the housing. An introducer includes a first barrel including a first base and a hollow first cylinder extending outwardly from the first base. The first cylinder is configured to receive the stimulator for insertion of the stimulator into tissue. A first stylet includes a first handle and a first shaft extending outwardly from the first handle, with the first stylet being received in the first cylinder.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an implantable stimulation device includes providing a circuit board of the implantable stimulation device, the circuit board being equipped with circuit components and an antenna, adhering one or more electrodes to the circuit board, and applying an insulation material to the circuit board such that the insulation material forms a housing that surrounds the circuit board, the circuit components, and the antenna, while leaving the one or more electrodes exposed for stimulating a tissue.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an implantable stimulation device includes providing a circuit board of the implantable stimulation device, the circuit board optionally equipped with circuit components and being electrically connected to an antenna, adhering one or more electrodes to the circuit board, and applying an insulation material to the circuit board such that the insulation material forms a housing that surrounds the circuit board, the optional circuit components and antenna, while leaving the one or more electrodes exposed for stimulating a tissue.

Abstract: A system for controlling a fermentation system is described. The system can be controlled remotely by a user via cloud-based access to a computing platform connected to the fermentation system. A user can enter in an experimental protocol and make changes to the protocol in real-time.