Abstract: Systems and methods for performing current steering compatible image-guided cochlear implant (CI) electrode deactivation. The cochlear implant includes an electrode array having a plurality of electrodes implanted in a cochlea of a living subject. For each electrode, a corresponding distance-vs-frequency (DVF) curve is obtained. An analysis is performed on the DVF curves to identify the interfering electrodes, each having an interference with at least one other electrode. Then, rules may apply to the interfering electrodes in order to select one or more interfering electrodes to be deactivated. The rules may include: keeping the electrode having a corresponding DVF curve located at a left-most location on the plot to avoid a resulting sound frequency upshift; avoiding leaving any electrode stranded without a neighboring electrode; and deactivating a minimal number of the interfering electrodes to ensure that high interference is allowed only for each electrode with one neighboring electrode.

Abstract: Systems and methods for performing current steering compatible image-guided cochlear implant (CI) electrode deactivation. The cochlear implant includes an electrode array having a plurality of electrodes implanted in a cochlea of a living subject. For each electrode, a corresponding distance-vs-frequency (DVF) curve is obtained. An analysis is performed on the DVF curves to identify the interfering electrodes, each having an interference with at least one other electrode. Then, rules may apply to the interfering electrodes in order to select one or more interfering electrodes to be deactivated. The rules may include: keeping the electrode having a corresponding DVF curve located at a left-most location on the plot to avoid a resulting sound frequency upshift; avoiding leaving any electrode stranded without a neighboring electrode; and deactivating a minimal number of the interfering electrodes to ensure that high interference is allowed only for each electrode with one neighboring electrode.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a cord control system in several embodiments used to support, separate, and organize power cords including: industrial grade power cords, cables, air hoses, open conduit including; vacuum hoses, oxygen hoses, welding leads, welding hoses, water hoses, data cables, cables, webbing, ropes, etc. Several examples of the cord control system has an optional cord retaining strap which secures and supports multiple cords of optionally varying types on a single cord control rack by utilizing multiple cord receivers.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a cord control system in several embodiments used to support, separate, and organize power cords including: industrial grade power cords, cables, air hoses, open conduit including; vacuum hoses, oxygen hoses, welding leads, welding hoses, water hoses, data cables, cables, webbing, ropes, etc. Several examples of the cord control system has an optional cord retaining strap which secures and supports multiple cords of optionally varying types on a single cord control rack by utilizing multiple cord receivers.

Abstract: Applicant has devised a slope measurement tool which can be arranged in a compact storage configuration which is relatively small and lightweight. The tool can be reconfigured to several different configurations to measure the slopes of trenches, benched slopes, and other excavations. The slope measurement tool devised is adjustable to measure several different specified angles. In one form, the apparatus can be utilized to measure benching, which is described in the OSHA code.

Abstract: Applicant has devised a slope measurement tool which can be arranged in a compact storage configuration which is relatively small and lightweight. The tool can be reconfigured to several different configurations to measure the slopes of trenches, benched slopes, and other excavations. The slope measurement tool devised is adjustable to measure several different specified angles. In one form, the apparatus can be utilized to measure benching, which is described in the OSHA code.

Abstract: Trailing edge devices configured to carry out multiple functions, and associated methods of use and manufacture are disclosed. An external fluid flow body (e.g., an airfoil) configured in accordance with an embodiment of the invention includes a first portion and a second portion, at least a part of the second portion being positioned aft of the first portion, with the second portion being movable relative to the first portion between a neutral position, a plurality of upward positions, and a plurality of downward positions. A guide structure can be coupled between the first and second portions, and an actuator can be operatively coupled between the first and second portions to move the second portion relative to the first portion. In one embodiment, a flexible surface can track the motion of the second portion and can expose a gap at some positions.

Abstract: A first upright leg has an upper end pivoted to the body of an aircraft by a first bracket secured to the aircraft skin, alongside a second leg pivoted to the aircraft by a second bracket. The bottom ends of the first and second legs are pivoted to a load bearing member which extends generally upward between them. The load beating member has a load connection point for pivotal attachment of the aft end of an aircraft trailing edge flap track thereto. Upward force applied at the load connection point by the aft end of the track biases the first leg, second leg and load bearing member to a stable central equilibrium position from which the aft end of the track can move laterally a few inches in either direction. Such force is transmitted primarily through one of the legs, rather than through both legs, and is applied to the body of the aircraft primarily as shear rather than as a punch load.