Abstract: A foldable panel assembly (e.g., foldable tonneau cover) having first and second panels, the second panel being rotatably attached to the first panel about an axis of rotation. A wire management system is provided including a junction box disposed with the first panel and having an electrical connector. An electrical wire is attached to the electrical connector and extends from the junction box over an interface between the first and second panels. In the extended position, the electrical wire has an amount of slack sufficient to allow the electrical wire to move relative to one or both panels. In the folded position, the amount of slack in the electrical wire is reduced relative to the extended position and the electrical wire is taut over the interface. This configuration permits the panels to be folded and unfolded without pinching or straining the electrical wire during said folding and unfolding.

Abstract: A device for measuring reflected ultrasound and optical signals may include: an optical source; an optical assembly comprising at least one lens, configured to focus reflected optical illumination from a target onto a detector; and an ultrasound transducer aligned to transmit and receive ultrasound radiation co-axially with the reflected optical illumination and wherein the ultrasound transducer at least partially obstructs a path of the reflected optical illumination. An obstruction may be distant from a focal spot of the optical assembly. The device for measuring reflected ultrasound and optical signals may be particularly useful for characterizing fluid behind an ear drum to diagnose otitis media.

Abstract: A device for measuring reflected ultrasound and optical signals may include: an optical source; an optical assembly comprising at least one lens, configured to focus reflected optical illumination from a target onto a detector; and an ultrasound transducer aligned to transmit and receive ultrasound radiation co-axially with the reflected optical illumination and wherein the ultrasound transducer at least partially obstructs a path of the reflected optical illumination. An obstruction may be distant from a focal spot of the optical assembly. The device for measuring reflected ultrasound and optical signals may be particularly useful for characterizing fluid behind an ear drum to diagnose otitis media.

Abstract: A speculum of an otoscope may include a housing and a seal. The seal may include a surface sized and shaped to interface with an external auditory meatus. In some examples, the seal comprises one or more compressible members deformable to interface with the external auditory meatus. The seal may be configured to retain a volume of fluid within a lumen of the speculum in response to one or more of a negative pressure change or a positive pressure change.

Abstract: A portable power system for powering an appliance connected thereto. The portable power system includes an inverter unit and a rechargeable primary energy storage unit having a first energy storage capacity. The inverter unit includes an inverter, a power outlet, and portions defining a receptacle space configured to releasably receive the primary energy storage unit therein. The inverter unit and the primary energy storage unit are configured to be electrically connected together when the primary rechargeable energy storage unit is received within the receptacle space and to provide electric power to the power outlet. The inverter unit also including a short term energy storage device that is configured to provide electric power to the power outlet and a connected appliance when the primary energy storage unit is released and removed from the inverter unit.

Abstract: There is provided a cooking apparatus for cooking multiple food items, including: a housing including multiple separate cooking bays; a control module communicatively linked to each of the cooking bays to receive or determine a cooking time and cooking temperature for the food item received by the respective cooking bay; and a coordination module configured to: determine a total cooking time for each of a plurality of the cooking bays; determine the cooking bay with the longest associated cooking time; determine an offset of the start of the cooking process for each of the other cooking bays such that the cooking times of all the cooking bays end approximately simultaneously; and at each determined offset, direct the respective cooking bay to start the cooking process at the cooking temperature.

Abstract: A device for measuring reflected ultrasound and optical signals may include: an optical source; an optical assembly comprising at least one lens, configured to focus reflected optical illumination from a target onto a detector; and an ultrasound transducer aligned to transmit and receive ultrasound radiation co-axially with the reflected optical illumination and wherein the ultrasound transducer at least partially obstructs a path of the reflected optical illumination. An obstruction may be distant from a focal spot of the optical assembly. The device for measuring reflected ultrasound and optical signals may be particularly useful for characterizing fluid behind an ear drum to diagnose otitis media.

Abstract: A device for measuring reflected ultrasound and optical signals may include: an optical source; an optical assembly comprising at least one lens, configured to focus reflected optical illumination from a target onto a detector; and an ultrasound transducer aligned to transmit and receive ultrasound radiation co-axially with the reflected optical illumination and wherein the ultrasound transducer at least partially obstructs a path of the reflected optical illumination. An obstruction may be distant from a focal spot of the optical assembly. The device for measuring reflected ultrasound and optical signals may be particularly useful for characterizing fluid behind an ear drum to diagnose otitis media.

Abstract: Cutaneous treatment apparatuses are provided that enhance percutaneous absorption of a treatment formulation. Related methods are also provided. In general, examples of the cutaneous treatment systems and/or apparatuses described herein are capable of attaching to a cutaneous surface and applying a treatment formulation to a localized cutaneous region. Embodiments of a cutaneous treatment apparatus generally include a heater and a treatment delivery component, including a treatment portion. The treatment portion includes a treatment formulation, including a therapeutic compound, and a treatment surface configured to contact the cutaneous region. The heater component is removably couplable with the treatment delivery component and is configured to transfer heat to the treatment portion. Upon heating, the therapeutic compound is configured to release from the treatment portion through the treatment surface towards the cutaneous region.

Abstract: A catalytic system for reductive carbonylation of an alcohol that includes a rhodium complex, an iodide-containing catalyst promoter, and a supporting phosphorus-containing bidentate ligand for the rhodium complex containing at least one aromatic substituent covalently attached to at least one phosphorus of the supporting phosphorus-containing bidentate ligand in an ortho position with an alkoxy substituent or an aryloxy substituent.

Abstract: Apparatus for applying labels to an article being conveyed along an article conveyor path comprises first and second label applicator pad members hingedly connected together, and a single air cylinder actuator, comprising a piston rod fixedly connected to the first label applicator pad member, which is movable between a RETRACTED position and an EXTENDED position. An applicator roller is disposed upon the second movable label applicator pad member, and in accordance with the label application mode of operation, the applicator roller adheres a downstream half-end portion of a label onto a side face of the carton, wraps the label around a trailing end corner region of the carton, and applies an upstream half-end portion of the label onto the trailing end face of the carton when the piston rod is moved to the EXTENDED position while the article is being conveyed past the label applicator pad members by the article conveyor.