Abstract: A system for modifying at least one valve leaflet of a heart valve may include an elongate shaft, an expandable balloon, and an expandable structure disposed radially outward of the balloon. In an expanded configuration, the expandable structure is configured to separate the at least one valve leaflet into discrete pieces. A system may include an expandable structure comprising an elongate finger and a clamping jaw disposed proximate a distal end of the finger. In an expanded configuration, the elongate finger is offset radially outward from the elongate shaft and is configured to separate the at least one valve leaflet into discrete pieces. A system may include an electrode disposed within the balloon and configured to energize the inflation fluid. In an inflated configuration, energized inflation fluid ejected through a plurality of small apertures in the balloon is configured to separate the at least one valve leaflet into discrete pieces.

Abstract: A method is described for obtaining and using viewership data to determine relationships between previous viewership of an episodic program and viewership of future episodes of the program. Aggregating the data may comprise determining missing data points and predicting substitute data points based on past viewership data for the individual viewer and a plurality of other viewers. Data may be presented to the user in a number of ways to aid in analysis and planning of likely viewership for a season of a television program. Data may be used to optimize advertising revenues, plan television lineups to maximize a number of likely viewers, or allocate content and resources between broadcast and video-on-demand.

Abstract: A sequence of images depicting an object is captured, e.g., by a camera at a point-of-sale terminal in a retail store. The object is identified, such as by a barcode or watermark that is detected from one or more of the images. Once the object's identity is known, such information is used in training a classifier (e.g., a machine learning system) to recognize the object from others of the captured images, including images that may be degraded by blur, inferior lighting, etc. In another arrangement, such degraded images are processed to identify feature points useful in fingerprint-based identification of the object. Feature points extracted from such degraded imagery aid in fingerprint-based recognition of objects under real life circumstances, as contrasted with feature points extracted from pristine imagery (e.g., digital files containing label artwork for such objects).

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods for the treatment of migraine by the administration of atogepant or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: A chew toy according to one embodiment includes a first part having an elongated threaded post and a second part having a threaded bore that receives the threaded post. The second part has a transverse opening formed therein that is in communication with the threaded bore and is configured to receive an object that can be held therein by a force applied by the threaded post. The first part and the second part rotate relative to one another and have a range of axial movement relative to one another, but the threaded post is inseparably coupled to and contained within the threaded bore.

Abstract: A method and system for gas leak detection can involve analyzing image data of a scene in an industrial plant to identify a presence of a unique gas within the scene based on variations in a refractive index of the unique gas relative to surrounding materials, wherein the image data of the scene can be captured without an artificial background screen. Variations in the refractive index can be compared with typical index contrast imaging profiles to distinguish the unique gas from other substances within the scene. A signal or notification indicating a presence of a leak of the unique gas within or from the industrial plant can be output when the unique gas is distinguished from the other substances within the scene.

Abstract: The invention relates to an construction (1) for mounting an electrodynamic transducer in an interior compartment of a motor vehicle, said construction comprising a plate (6) having a vibrating structure, at least one electrodynamic transducer (3) attached under said plate, a decoupling frame (4) of increasing stiffness, and a vehicle floor pan (2) and, between said decoupling frame and said floor pan, a rigid holding frame (7) that receives said decoupling frame, a plurality of feet (8) for the base of said holding frame, delimiting a main cavity (9), a porous decoupling and absorption layer (10) and an adjoining cavity (11) extending around said feet and communicating with said main cavity through the spaces (12) between said feet.

Abstract: Method for the manufacturing of an elongated, e.g. microfibril structure for the fabrication of cultivated meat, wherein (a) a paste is extruded through an extrusion plate (24) and an adjacent attachment plate (22) with aligned nozzle openings (42, 44) into a space (58) downstream of the second nozzle plate (22), (b) paste located in said space (58) or in the attachment plate (22) is hardened, (c) said paste is continued to be extruded through said extrusion plate (24) while the distance between the attachment plate (22) and the extrusion plate (22) is increased under formation of said elongated, e.g. microfibril structure between said plates (22,24).

Abstract: The invention pertains to a wearable pressure-applying device designed for user comfort and convenience. The device features multiple securing mechanisms for attachment to the user, including adaptable closures such as zippers. A manual or mechanical engagement system allows the user to adjust the constriction of the device, applying pressure as desired. Notably, the closure mechanisms do not extend across the entire vertical length of the wearable device, enhancing flexibility and comfort. The constriction mechanism employs either threaded or stringed lacing methods, with separable connections for user attachment and removal. An ergonomically contoured handle, easily attachable and detachable via a coupler, enhances usability. Additionally, a cord lock mechanism ensures precise pressure control, with a quick-release feature for instant pressure relief. Modular attachment options for both mechanical and cord-lock mechanisms offer versatility.

Abstract: A device is provided that includes a printed circuit board having a top surface, a first trace disposed directly on the top surface of the printed circuit board, and a second trace disposed directly on the top surface of the printed circuit board adjacent the first trace. A first metal dome is positioned over the first trace and is configured to block crosstalk between the first trace and the second trace.

Abstract: A surgical device is provided includes a hand-held portion with a working portion movably coupled to the hand-held portion for driving a tool. Actuators are provided for moving the working portion with each of the actuators having a travel range. An indicator notices a user when at least one of actuators is: (i) within the travel range; (ii) approaching a travel limit of the travel range; or (iii) outside the travel range. A surgical system is also provided inclusive the surgical device and a computing system configured to activate the indicator.

Abstract: A tractor implement configured to be towed by a tractor includes a gearbox comprising an input shaft and an output shaft, a mechanical clutch coupled to the gearbox, an actuator coupled to the mechanical clutch, and a driveline coupled to the gearbox via the mechanical clutch. The actuator is controllable to move the mechanical clutch to selectively engage and disengage the output shaft with the driveline.

Abstract: A knotless suture anchor system is disclosed for improved anchoring in tissue. The knotless suture anchor system includes an anchor body having an exterior surface, a proximal end, a distal end, a longitudinal axis extending between the proximal and distal ends, an interior longitudinal passageway extending at least partway from the proximal end toward the distal end, a proximal opening communicating with the longitudinal passageway nearer the proximal end, and a distal opening communicating with the longitudinal passageway nearer the distal end. The knotless suture anchor system also includes an interference member insertable distally into the longitudinal passageway to secure a portion of a suture within the longitudinal passageway by compressing the portion of the suture between the interference member and the anchor body, and a frangible connection that joins a proximal member to the anchor body.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing a transparent polyamide including a step of polycondensation of a mixture of monomers including at least one dicarboxylic acid and at least one cycloaliphatic diamine, in which the cycloaliphatic diamine includes two rings linked by an alkylene group including 1 to 6 carbon atoms, each ring being substituted by an amine group and at least one alkyl group, which may be identical or different, including 1 to 6 carbon atoms, wherein the diamine decomposes into six isomer fractions when it is subjected to analysis by gas chromatography on a nonpolar column and, when the isomer fractions are named isomer fractions I to VI in their order of elution, the mass content FI of fraction I of the cycloaliphatic diamine does not exceed 35%. A transparent polyamide capable of being obtained by the process, and to articles obtained from such a polyamide or from such a formulation.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a pFET transistor, the method for manufacturing the transistor including providing a base structure comprising a silicon channel and a gate structure, the gate structure surrounding the channel leaving two flanks of the channel free; growing a first layer made from silicon-germanium alloy on the flanks of the channel; enriching the channel with germanium atoms from the first layer; and forming a drain region and a source region on either side of the channel.

Abstract: A native application on a client computing device enables secure user authentication via an identity provider (IdP) for accessing services of a web service provider. The native application forwards a redirect request generated by a main gateway of the service provider and including an IdP uniform resource locator (URL) to a system browser of the client computing device. The redirect request directs the system browser to a broker gateway of the service provider that registers an authentication response handler and redirects the system browser to the IdP URL to enable a user of the native client computing device to authenticate. After the broker gateway receives an IdP authentication response from the IdP following authentication by the user, the broker gateway provides the IdP authentication response to the native application for providing back to the main gateway. The main gateway finally processes the authentication response to complete the authentication request.

Abstract: Systems and methods for rapid installation of modular sinks into cabinetry are described. In an embodiment, a sink system includes a sink basin including a rim sized and dimensioned to extend from a back surface of a countertop of the cabinet system to beyond a front surface of the countertop. At least a portion of the sink basin is sized and dimensioned to fit between a first cut extending from the back surface of the countertop to the front surface of the countertop and a second cut extending from the back surface of the countertop to the front surface of the countertop. The sink basin includes a front portion angled downward from the rim to cover at least a portion of the front surface of the countertop. The sink basin including a lip extending outwardly from a bottom portion of the front portion.

Abstract: Techniques related to data collaboration between different entities are disclosed. In an embodiment, a graph may be displayed in a computer graphical user interface. The graph may include nodes and edges. Each node may represent a distinct data object. Each edge may represent one or more relationships between the two distinct data objects. Based on one or more redaction criteria, a portion of the graph may be identified to be redacted before the graph is exported. Display of the graph in the computer graphical user interface may be updated to remove display of the portion of the graph. After the updating, a request to export the graph may be received. Responsive to receiving the request, a machine-readable representation of a redacted graph may be exported.

Abstract: A distributed deep neural net (DNN) utilizing a distributed, tile-based architecture includes multiple chips, each with a central processing element, a global memory buffer, and a plurality of additional processing elements. Each additional processing element includes a weight buffer, an activation buffer, and vector multiply-accumulate units to combine, in parallel, the weight values and the activation values using stationary data flows.

Abstract: A suturing device comprising an elongated member including a cavity formed in a surface thereof, a needle passage, and a vacuum port. When the elongated member is inserted into a body including tissue and a vacuum is applied to the cavity, the tissue is captured by the cavity. A needle pusher is operable to move a needle having a sutured attached thereto through the tissue until a first end of the needle is captured by a needle capturing assembly. A clamp coupled to the elongated member is used to extract the needle from the needle capturing assembly and reposition the needle with suture attached to be re-engaged by the needle pusher. The cavity may include a plurality of cavity portions for capturing multiple contiguous portions of the tissue such that a single pass of the needle and the suture results in the suturing of the multiple portions of the tissue.