Abstract: The invention relates to a capacitive level sensor for liquids with foaming agent in tanks, having a sensor element to establish physical contact with the liquid that can be deposited in a tank and generate a signal as a function of the physical contact, a control unit configured to receive the signal that can be generated by the sensor element and carry out a determination concerning the presence of liquid as a function of the signal, and a main body for housing the control unit, avoiding contact with the liquid. The invention is characterized in that it additionally has a surrounding structure configured to be arranged surrounding the sensor element inside the tank; such that the surrounding structure is available, acting as a separation element between the sensor element and the foam that can be generated from the liquid.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for preparing mesoporous and/or mesostructured materials from low SAR zeolites are provided herewith. In particular, methods are provided that involve: (a) providing a low SAR zeolite, (b) optionally subjecting the low SAR zeolite to an acid framework modification, and (c) subjecting the framework-modified zeolite to a mesopore formation treatment. The resulting mesoporous zeolites can have bi-modal mesoporosity and higher aluminum contents relative to existing mesoporous zeolites.

Abstract: A system for use in inspection of a sample is described, the system comprises: an illumination unit configured to provide coherent illumination comprising a plurality of at least two wavelengths and direct said coherent illumination onto an inspection region of a sample; and a collection unit comprising at least one detector array and configured for collecting light returning from said inspection region and generate data indicative of speckle patterns in said plurality of at least two wavelengths at a predetermined sampling rate, wherein said illumination unit is configured for directing light components of said at least two wavelengths toward corresponding two or more segments of said inspection region, and wherein said data indicative of speckle patterns corresponding with said two or more segments.

Abstract: An example system including a controller, a processing resource, and a memory resource including instructions that when executed cause the processing resource to discover an orphan virtual machine (VM) included in a cloud platform. The controller may determine characteristics of the orphan VM based on information identified in the cloud platform and map the orphan VM to a virtual network function (VNF) based on the information identified in the cloud platform and assign the VNF to a tenant based on the characteristics of the orphan VM.

Abstract: A system for object reconstruction includes an illuminating unit, comprising a light source and a generator of a non-periodic pattern. A diffractive optical element (DOE) is disposed in an optical path of illuminating light propagating from the illuminating unit toward an object, thereby projecting the non-periodic pattern onto an object. An imaging unit detects a light response of an illuminated region and generating image data indicative of the object within the projected pattern. A processor reconstructs a three-dimensional (3D) map of the object responsively to a shift of the pattern in the image data relative to a reference image of the pattern.

Abstract: A system for monitoring glucose blood level of a user is disclosed. The system comprising an illumination unit configured for providing coherent optical illumination on a selected inspection region on the user body, a collection unit configured for collecting light returning from the inspection region and generating a plurality of image data pieces associated with speckle patterns in the collected light, and a control unit comprising a processing utility and storage utility comprising pre-stored calibration data, the processing utility is configured for receiving input data on a plurality of image data pieces from the collection unit and for processing said input data for determining correlation functions between different image data pieces and using said correlation functions and said pre-stored calibration data for determining data on glucose blood level of the user.

Abstract: A bipolar dissector includes a handle actuatable by squeezing, a housing extending from and coupled to a distal end of the handle, and a shaft coupled to a proximal end of the handle and extending past the distal end of the handle and through the housing to a distal end of the housing. The shaft includes first and second electrical lines extending from a proximal end to a distal end of the shaft and an insulating material electrically insulating the electrical lines from each other and from the handle and the housing. The bipolar dissector also includes a pair of forceps including a first tine and a second tine. The tines extend from the electrical lines at the distal end of the shaft at the distal end of the housing. Squeezing the handle actuates the forceps in the same direction as the squeezing.

Abstract: An adapter for an electrosurgical instrument includes a socket and a stabilizer extending from the socket. The socket includes a mounting surface having a geometry arranged and disposed to accept a distal end of the electrosurgical instrument, and at least one retaining surface, which arranged and disposed to interact with a conformation of the electrosurgical instrument when the socket is mounted onto the electrosurgical instrument such that the socket mounts non-rotatably.

Abstract: A differentially coated device for conducting a plurality of nano-volume specified reactions, the device comprising a platen having at least one exterior surface modified to a specified physicochemical property, a plurality of nano-volume channels, each nano-volume channel having at least one interior surface in communication with the at least one exterior surface that is selectively coated with an optionally dissolvable coating agent physisorbed to at least one interior surface, wherein the optionally dissolvable coating agent comprises a coating agent and a first component for the plurality of specified reactions. Methods for preparing and using such devices are also provided, as well as a method of registering a location of a dispenser array in relation to a microfluidic array. A first one of the dispenser array and the microfluidic array is movable in relation to the frame, and the other of the first one of the dispenser array and the microfluidic array is fixed relative to the frame.

Abstract: A system and technique for monitoring of one or more parameters of a sample are presented. The system comprising: an illumination unit configured for providing coherent illumination of at least two wavelength ranges and for directing said coherent illumination onto an inspection region, and a collection unit configured for collecting light returning from the inspection region and generate one or more image data pieces associated with speckle pattern generated at an intermediate plane between said inspection region and said collection unit. The use of illumination having at least two different wavelength ranges provides generation of speckles associated with mutual- interference of light of the different wavelength ranges, enabling higher efficiency and stability with respect to movement of the inspection region.

Abstract: A system for use in monitoring application is described. The system comprises a light detection unit and an illumination arrangement. The detection unit is configured for collecting light returning from a selected inspection region for determining variations in collected light intensity. The illumination arrangement comprises one or more light sources configured for providing illumination of a selected wavelength range directed toward said inspection region. Wherein the illumination arrangement is arranged around the detection unit to provide symmetrical illumination conditions with respect to an axis connecting said detection unit and said inspection region.

Abstract: A system and method are presented for use in monitoring one or more conditions of a subject's body. The system includes a control unit which includes an input port for receiving image data, a memory utility, and a processor utility. The image data is indicative of data measured by a pixel detector array and is in the form of a sequence of speckle patterns generated by a portion of the subject's body in response to illumination thereof by coherent light according to a certain sampling time pattern. The memory utility stores one or more predetermined models, the model comprising data indicative of a relation between one or more measurable parameters and one or more conditions of the subject's body. The processor utility is configured and operable for processing the image data to determine one or more corresponding body conditions; and generating output data indicative of the corresponding body conditions.

Abstract: Novel implants, instruments and surgical techniques are provided for manipulating a spinal disc space in order to one or more of: optimize disc space preparation; optimize the positioning of implants within the disc space; achieve and maintain distraction during interbody placement; and provide sagittal balance during fusion.

Abstract: A system for performing spinal surgery includes an assembly of one or more manipulation instruments for manipulating and positionally adjusting one or more implants within a spinal disc space. The assembly has a one or more of grasping and manipulating features with actuators and includes a shim instrument that has a body with at a wedge shaped spacer shim at its distal end and in an inverted orientation.

Abstract: A positive stop distractor, and arrays thereof, each instrument adapted with a generally flat/planar paddle and one or more mechanical stops on the planar paddle. And a modular distractor used to provide sustained distraction of a joint space, particularly a spinal disc space, including a distractor handle, a body, and a retrievable shim, and an optional cable for retention and retrieval of the shim.

Abstract: A circuit breaker comprises a body made of a nanocomposite material formed by insertion of nano particles of a nano particles material in thermoplastic polymer of a thermoplastic polymer material. A method of reinforcing a material with another material, the method comprises mixing homogenously a thermoplastic polymer material with a nano particles material in a hot process to reinforce the thermoplastic polymer material with the nano particles material and forming a nanocomposite material by insertion of nano particles of the nano particles material in thermoplastic polymer of the thermoplastic polymer material. The nano particles material has a mechanical wear property, a dielectric property and a thermal property of fire retardant.

Abstract: A system for object reconstruction includes an illuminating unit, comprising a light source and a generator of a non-periodic pattern. A diffractive optical element (DOE) is disposed in an optical path of illuminating light propagating from the illuminating unit toward an object, thereby projecting the non-periodic pattern onto an object. An imaging unit detects a light response of an illuminated region and generating image data indicative of the object within the projected pattern. A processor reconstructs a three-dimensional (3D) map of the object responsively to a shift of the pattern in the image data relative to a reference image of the pattern.

Abstract: A monitoring system is presented, configured for use in monitoring heart condition of a subject. The system comprises: a receiver utility for receiving input data comprising data corresponding to signals continuously collected from the subject over time N and being indicative of a sequence of heart sounds; and a processing utility configured and operable for processing said input data to determine data indicative of heart condition of the subject. The processing comprises: identifying within said input data a sequence of acoustic signals corresponding to heart sounds comprising S1 signals corresponding to ventricular contraction and S2 signals corresponding to end of ventricular systole; analyzing the sequence of acoustic signals in accordance with parameters including signal periodicity, amplitude of S1 and S2 sounds, and intervals between S1 and S2 sounds within the collected sequence; and generating data indicative of cardiac condition of the subject in accordance with the analyzed data.

Abstract: A system for use in monitoring one or more parameters of a subject's body is described. The system comprising: an illumination unit configured for providing pulsed coherent illumination and directing said illumination onto an inspected region on said subject's body; a collection unit configured for collecting light returning from said inspection region and generate a plurality of data pieces associated with secondary speckle patterns in said light; an external field stimulation unit configured for selectively generating external field stimulation onto the subject's body; and a control unit. The control unit is configured and operable for operating said illumination unit said collection unit and said external field stimulation unit and for receiving said plurality of data pieces from said collection unit to thereby determine said one or more conditions of the subject's body.

Abstract: A system and method monitoring conditions of a subject's body including a control unit receiving image data and data indicative of an external stimulation applied to the body during collection of the image data therefrom, a memory utility, and a processor utility. The image data is indicative of a sequence of speckle patterns generated by the body according to a certain sampling time pattern.