Abstract: In some examples, a system includes a self-retracting lifeline (SRL) comprising one or more electronic sensors, the one or more electronic sensors configured to generate data that is indicative of an operation of the SRL; and at least one computing device comprising one or more computer processors and a memory comprising instructions that when executed by the one or more computer processors cause the one or more computer processors to: receive the data that is indicative of the operation of the SRL; apply the data to a safety model that predicts a likelihood of an occurrence of a safety event associated with the SRL; and perform one or more operations based at least in part on the likelihood of the occurrence of the safety event.

Abstract: Magneto-Mechanical Resonator Sensor with Mass Distribution Channel Some aspects of the present disclosure feature a sensing device (e.g. for temperature, moisture or detection of substances) comprising a magnetic bias layer, a resonator, a spacer, and an environmental change receptor. The spacer is disposed between the magnetic bias layer and the resonator. At least one of the resonator surfaces has a predefined channel. The environmental change receptor is disposed proximate to the predefined channel. In response to a change in environment, the environmental change receptor distributes along a part of the channel.

Abstract: A securement device for securing a medical article is disclosed. The securement device comprises a base and a first securing portion comprising a strap that is movable between an open position and a closed position and a connector disposed on the base. The strap cooperates with the connector in the closed position to form an enclosure. The strap further comprises a curvilinear segment that projects inwardly into the enclosure in a convex orientation when the strap is in the closed position. Securement systems for securing medical articles and methods of securing at least a portion of a medical article to a patient are also provided.

Abstract: A respiratory component system including a respiratory component and a wearable belt is described. The respiratory component includes a projection, and the wearable belt is configured to receive the projection to releasably secure the respiratory component to the wearable belt.

Abstract: Some aspects of the present disclosure feature a sensing device comprising a magnetic bias layer, a resonator, a spacer, and an environmental change receptor. The environmental change receptor is disposed on a surface of the resonator. The mass of the environmental change receptor is changed in response to a change in environment. The resonant frequency of the sensing device shifts in response to the mass change of the environmental change receptor.

Abstract: Some aspects of the present disclosure feature a sensing device comprising a magnetic bias layer, a resonator, a spacer, and a housing. The spacer includes an environmental change receptor. The thickness of the environmental change receptor rapidly increases in response to a change to an environment variable.

Abstract: A one-time programmable memory device includes a well of a first polarity in a semiconductor substrate. A lightly-doped drain (LDD) region is above one portion of the well. The LDD region has a first doping concentration and a second polarity that is opposite the first polarity. A source region or a drain region of the second polarity is above another portion of the well. The source region or the drain region has a second doping concentration that is higher than the first doping concentration. A first breakdown voltage between the LDD region and the well region is higher than a second breakdown voltage between the source region or the drain region and the well region. A select device is positioned at least partially above a portion of the source region or the drain region. The select device is configured to form a channel between the source region or the drain region and the LDD region. An anti-fuse device is positioned at least partially above a portion of the LDD region.

Abstract: A battery charging system includes a master charger that receives a supply voltage, outputs a master charging current based on the supply voltage, and selectively outputs a slave charger control signal. At least one slave charger receives the slave charger control signal from the master charger, receives the supply voltage, and selectively outputs a slave charging current based on the slave charger control signal and the supply voltage.

Abstract: A molded container for a tissue scaffold is provided. The molded container comprises a bag made from a soft material, a shape memory frame, and an inner support tube. A sealing part is disposed on the opening of the bag, and an operation window is disposed on the lower part of the bag. The sealing part is closed when no external force is applied. The shape memory frame is embedded in the bag. At least two adjustable hooks are disposed on the ends of the shape memory frame. The inner support tube is disposed on the inner bottom of the bag and selectively penetrates a molded accommodation volume for forming a tissue scaffold. The length of the inner support tube is more than the length of the molded accommodation volume. Therefore, the molded container for a tissue scaffold has features of portability, adjustability, sterility, convenience, and stability.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a display screen including a touch display area and a non-touch display area. The electronic device is caused to display, when an application of the electronic device is executed, a first application interface of the application in the touch display area, and generate, when the electronic device receives a first predetermined signal, a second application interface and display the second application interface on the first application interface. The second application interface is displayed adjacent to the non-touch display area. The second application interface includes a number of function buttons respectively corresponding to auxiliary functions. The auxiliary functions include functions corresponding to operating system functions of the electronic device.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method of producing a decellularized bioscaffold from an organ or a vessel covered by a lining tissue. The method comprises subjecting the organ or the vessel to a digestion buffer thereby removing the lining tissue from the tissue or organ; and then treating the tissue or organ with a decellularization buffer. The present decellularized bioscaffold is useful in promoting tissue regeneration and/or remodeling.

Abstract: Some aspects of the present disclosure feature a system for sensing a change in environment comprising a MMR sensor and a reader. The MMR sensor is configured to be disposed in the environment. The MMR sensor comprises a magnetic bias layer, a resonator, a spacer, and an environmental change receptor. The reader is configured to measure a frequency characteristic of the MMR sensor after the environmental variable changes and the change to the environmental variable is evaluated based on the frequency characteristic.

Abstract: A medical article securement system for securing a medical article. The system can include a patch; a vertical wall comprising a first major surface positioned to face the medical article and a second major surface comprising a first mating surface of a mechanical fastener; and a flap comprising a first major surface positioned to face the medical article, at least a portion of the first major surface comprising a second mating surface of a mechanical fastener configured to engage the first mating surface of the vertical wall.

Abstract: A temperature-sensing apparatus for sensing the temperature of an electrical conductor (31), comprising a sensor frame (210) including a frame body (2101) and a channel (2102) adapted to accommodate the electrical conductor (31). At least a portion of a temperature sensor is received in a chamber (2103) of the sensor frame (210). At least a portion of a thermal contact member is disposed between the electrical conductor (31) and the temperature sensor and configured to enhance thermal-contact therebetween. At least a portion of the thermal contact member is radially pressable against the electrical conductor (31).

Abstract: A medical article securement system. The system can include a patch comprising a skin-contact adhesive. The system can further include at least one flap comprising a fixed end coupled to the patch, and a free end that is movable with respect to the patch and configured to secure at least a portion of the medical article to the patch. At least the free end of the flap can include a first major surface configured to face the medical article, at least a portion of the first major surface comprising a first mating surface of a mechanical fastener; and a second major surface, opposite the first major surface, configured to face away from the medical article, at least a portion of the second major surface comprising a second mating surface of the mechanical fastener configured to engage the first mating surface of the same flap, a different flap, or both.

Abstract: A gas sensor assembly having a chamber that can be open to allow a sensor to sample and monitor the air for gases and can be passively closed to protect the sensor from water and contaminants. The assembly includes a tube having one end coupled to the chamber with an air passage and an opposite open end. When a level of water in the tube rises through the open end, air with positive pressure in the chamber and tube prevents the water from reaching the gas sensor. Instead of using positive air pressure, the tube can include a sealing member such as a float to close the air passage and protect the gas sensor.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to apparatus, assemblies, combinations, and methods for infusing fluids by hollow microneedles.

Abstract: Lighting systems and methods for lighting fixture location mapping, for example, using a combination of photo sensing and/or other type of signaling, such as radiofrequency (RF) signaling is provided. The lighting systems may map a plurality of lighting fixtures to a plurality of spatial locations in a floor plan using the signal generating capabilities and sensors that are located within each of the lighting fixtures. The commissioning of the lighting fixtures may be automatically determined using a control system without significant manual intervention. In particular, the lighting fixtures may be mapped to their respective spatial locations by applying a heuristic analysis of strength of signals emitted and received between light fixtures and distances as provided in a building plan between spatial locations to which the light fixtures may be correlated.

Abstract: In some examples, a system includes an article of personal protective equipment (PPE) having at least one sensor configured to generate a stream of usage data; and an analytical stream processing component comprising: a communication component that receives the stream of usage data; a memory configured to store at least a portion of the stream of usage data and at least one model for detecting a safety event signature, wherein the at least one model is trained based as least in part on a set of usage data generated by one or more other articles of PPE of a same type as the article of PPE; and one or more computer processors configured to: detect the safety event signature in the stream of usage data based on processing the stream of usage data with the model, and generate an output in response to detecting the safety event signature.

Abstract: A securement system for securing a multi-lumen medical article. The system can include a patch, and a longitudinal flap. The flap can include a fixed proximal portion that is fixed with respect to the patch; a hinge; and a free distal portion movable via the hinge with respect to the patch and the fixed proximal portion of the flap between an open position and a closed position. The hinge can include a lateral width that is less than a lateral width of the patch and less than a lateral width of the flap. The hinge can be dimensioned to be received between two adjacent proximal tubings of the medical article, e.g., to provide a longitudinal stop to the medical article. The free distal portion can be configured to secure at least the multi-lumen joint of the medical article to the patch.