Abstract: An orbital tensile drive is herein disclosed, along with systems and methods associated therewith. The orbital tensile drive uses a tensile element that is conveyed around a static, fixed shaft and a rotating output shaft. This is facilitated via multiple orbiting idler pulleys that are mounted to an orbiter body. The static and rotating shafts, as well as the orbiting assembly, share a common axis. Input rotation to the orbiter body is transformed into lower-speed, higher-torque rotation at the rotating output shaft. The present invention has many potential applications including, but not limited to, robotics.

Abstract: A stent (10) includes a hollow tube (12) including interlaced metal strands (14); and a reinforcement providing radial strength reinforcement at an end (16, 18) of the hollow tube. In some examples, the reinforcement includes a first reinforcement at a first end (16) of the hollow tube (12); and a second reinforcement at a second end (18) of the hollow tube opposite the first end of the hollow tube.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus for brain tractography by shading fiber bundles. In one aspect, a method includes forwarding patient brain data for presentation to a user; receiving, from the user, a selection of a brain parcel in response to presentation of the patient brain data; forwarding, for display to the user, tract health data comprising i) tract data for tracts connected to the brain parcel and ii) at least one metric for the tracts, the metric reflecting the health of the tracts; and taking an action in response to forwarding the tract health data.

Abstract: Upon authorizing a user via challenge biometric data, user data is determined to be updated based on detecting a trigger. Upon detecting the trigger prior to authenticating the user, the user data is updated with the challenge biometric data based on authenticating the user. Upon detecting the trigger after authenticating the user, the user data is updated with updated challenge biometric data based on a confidence score for the second biometric data exceeding a threshold. Structure components are controlled based on the updated user data.

Abstract: A laser-processing apparatus for forming features in a workpiece includes at least one sensor for generating process control data representing a) at least one characteristic of the apparatus either before, during or after the workpiece is processed to form a set of features, b) at least one characteristic of the workpiece either before, during or after the workpiece is processed to form a set of features, and/or c) at least one characteristic of an ambient environment in which the apparatus is located either before, during or after the workpiece is processed to form a set of features. A controller executes, or facilitate execution of, a candidate feature selection process whereby process control data is processed to estimate whether any of the features formed in the workpiece are defective and the location of any feature estimated to be defective is identified.

Abstract: The present apparatus is an improved work bench for conveniently performing various tasks. In particular, the apparatus allows a user to uniquely complete difficult jobs in an easier manner. The proposed embodiment provides a unique experience for a user by providing a pleasant experience.

Abstract: Apparatus and techniques for laser-processing workpieces can be improved, and new functionalities can be provided. Some embodiments discussed relate to use of beam characterization tools to facilitate adaptive processing, process control and other desirable features. Other embodiments relate to laser power sensors incorporating integrating spheres. Still other embodiments relate to workpiece handling systems capable of simultaneously providing different workpieces to a common laser-processing apparatus. A great number of other embodiments and arrangements are also detailed.

Abstract: The present invention is an improved work bench for conveniently performing various tasks. In particular, the invention allows a user to uniquely complete difficult jobs in an easier manner. The proposed embodiment provides a unique experience for a user by providing a pleasant experience.

Abstract: A planetary drive includes static and freely rotating outer rings having different diameters, sun gear, and multiple planet gears disposed around the sun so that their axis of rotation is rotated relative to the drive axis, causing each planet to contact each ring at a point along its length. The sun contacts each planet at a point between its contact points with the rings, such that the force at the contact points is enough that the resulting traction can transmit torque with minimal backlash. A carrier supports the planets such that each can rotate about both its own axis and the drive axis. There may be involute teeth or other surface features on parts of the rings, planets, and sun. In a sun-less configuration, the drive is actuated by the carrier. In a single-stage version, the freely rotating ring is absent and output is obtained from rotation of the carrier.

Abstract: A ladder is described. The ladder includes a plurality of rungs. A heating element is coupled to at least one rung of the plurality of rungs. A power supply provides current to the heating element to generate heat. A portion of the heat is transferred to the at least one rung. The heating element can be located at least partially inside the rung. The power supply can be located remotely from the ladder.

Abstract: A tongue and groove press tool to assist carpenters in holding material overhead while nailing roofing material in place comprising a tongue and groove press tool to assist carpenters in holding material overhead while nailing, the held material in place comprising a base adapted to be secured to an existing stud of a structure receiving the material, the base including a channel member and a downwardly facing longitudinal extension, a rod formed of extension front and rear members, the forward end of the push rod having a support for receiving and supporting roofing material overhead to be nailed, and a handle having a grip at the lower end and a clevis at the upper end whereby when the base is secured to a stud and a handle pushed forwardly with an edge of the material to be supported is in contact with the base, then the tool will hold the material in place.