Abstract: A surgical instrument, has an end effector that includes an ultrasonic blade, and a clamp arm that moves relative to the ultrasonic blade from an opened position toward an intermediate position and a closed position. The clamp arm is offset from the ultrasonic blade to define a predetermined gap in the intermediate position between the opened position and the closed position. A clamp arm actuator connects to the clamp arm and moves from an opened configuration to a closed configuration to direct the clamp arm from the opened position toward the intermediate position and the closed position. A spacer connects with the clamp arm to inhibit movement of the clamp arm from the intermediate position toward the closed position for maintaining the predetermined gap between the clamp arm and the ultrasonic blade.

Abstract: A neuromodulation therapy is delivered via at least one electrode implanted subcutaneously and superficially to a fascia layer superficial to a nerve of a patient. In one example, an implantable medical device is deployed along a superficial surface of a deep fascia tissue layer superficial to a nerve of a patient. Electrical stimulation energy is delivered to the nerve through the deep fascia tissue layer via implantable medical device electrodes.

Abstract: A neuromodulation therapy is delivered via at least one electrode implanted subcutaneously and superficially to a fascia layer superficial to a nerve of a patient. In one example, an implantable medical device is deployed along a superficial surface of a deep fascia tissue layer superficial to a nerve of a patient. Electrical stimulation energy is delivered to the nerve through the deep fascia tissue layer via implantable medical device electrodes.

Abstract: Wavelength-selective films are visibly apparent under the selective wavelength. Wavelength-selective films typically reflect off axis the selected wavelength and therefore can provide high-contrast against a background when applied in a pattern on a substrate. However, it is difficult to apply unique patterned embedded images from film. Disclosed is a cost-effective method and construction of a patterned wavelength-selective image to a substrate. In the disclosed wavelength-selective image, wavelength-selective film particles are applied to an adhesive pattern to create the wavelength-selective image.

Abstract: Methods of prevention of symptomatic malaria in a malaria-naïve, G6PD-normal human subject comprising administering to the human subject a compound of Formula (I), a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound of Formula (I): A compound of Formula (I) can be administered prior to potential exposure of a species of Plasmodium, during potential exposure of a species of Plasmodium, and after potential exposure of a species of Plasmodium. The methods of the invention also pertains to kits comprising specific doses of Formula (I), a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound of Formula (I), and instructions for administration of dosing quantity and frequency. The methods of the invention also pertain to determining doses of Formula (I) that meet the general regulatory requirement for a drug to be efficacious in the prevention of malaria in malaria-naïve subjects.

Abstract: A refuse vehicle includes a chassis, an energy storage device supported by the chassis and configured to provide electrical power to a prime mover, wherein activation of the prime mover selectively drives the refuse vehicle, a body for storing refuse therein supported by the chassis, a first hydraulic pump configured to convert electrical power into hydraulic power, a second first hydraulic pump configured to convert electrical power into hydraulic power, and a motor coupled to at least one of the body or the chassis and configured to drive the first hydraulic pump and drive the second hydraulic pump.

Abstract: An input device comprising: a printed circuit board (PCB) comprising non-linear circuitry; resistive circuitry including a force-sensitive resistor (FSR) coupled to the PCB in parallel with the non-linear circuitry; and a hinge coupled to the PCB and the FSR configured to strain the FSR in response to a force applied to a tip of the input device.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media for enabling a power efficient stylus for an electronic device are provided. Various components may be provided for providing electrostatic discharge protection of such a stylus.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media for enabling a power efficient stylus for an electronic device are provided.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media for enabling a power efficient stylus for an electronic device are provided.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media for enabling a power efficient stylus for an electronic device are provided.

Abstract: The device housing includes a roller cradle. The device can include a device support roller rotationally located in the roller cradle, the device support roller being removably couplable with the roller cradle. Also, a release mechanism can be include, where the release mechanism includes a push button operably coupled to a coupler mechanism that is operably coupled to the device support roller. The release mechanism and/or coupler mechanism are biased. When the release mechanism is not activated, the device support roller is engaged, and when the release mechanism is active, the device support roller is disengaged. The system can include a plurality of device support rollers, each device support roller having a device-receiving slot, each device-receiving slot being of a different shape and/or dimension from the other device-receiving slots of the other device support rollers.

Abstract: The device housing includes a roller cradle. The device can include a device support roller rotationally located in the roller cradle, the device support roller being removably couplable with the roller cradle. Also, a release mechanism can be include, where the release mechanism includes a push button operably coupled to a coupler mechanism that is operably coupled to the device support roller. The release mechanism and/or coupler mechanism are biased. When the release mechanism is not activated, the device support roller is engaged, and when the release mechanism is active, the device support roller is disengaged. The system can include a plurality of device support rollers, each device support roller having a device-receiving slot, each device-receiving slot being of a different shape and/or dimension from the other device-receiving slots of the other device support rollers.

Abstract: A portable power supply device can include: a device housing; a controller; at least one battery in the device housing and operably connected to the controller; at least one electrical port operably connected to the at least one battery, the at least one electrical port being configured for providing electrical power from the at least one battery to an external electrically-powered device under control of the controller; and an extendable tray, which can be in an extended position in which the tray protrudes outwardly from the device housing, and a retracted position in which the tray is concealed within the device housing. A kit can include the device and a defibrillator. A method of charging an electronic device can be performed by plugging in the electronic device to one of the ports. A method of performing a medical procedure can be performed with the aid of portable power supply device.

Abstract: An optically transparent force sensor element compares a force reading from a first strain-sensitive film element with a second strain-sensitive film element, having a compliant and thermally conductive intermediate layer positioned therebetween to compensate for temperature changes. While in the idle state, the optically transparent force sensor can be periodically calibrated to account for additional changes in temperature.

Abstract: An optically transparent force sensor element compares a force reading from a first strain-sensitive film element with a second strain-sensitive film element, having a compliant and thermally conductive intermediate layer positioned therebetween to compensate for temperature changes. While in the idle state, the optically transparent force sensor can be periodically calibrated to account for additional changes in temperature.

Abstract: A method of nuclear quadrupole resonance testing a sample is disclosed in which the excitation applied to the sample is arranged so that phase and amplitude information may be obtained from the response signal, and in which the signal is resolved into two components. Particularly if a parameter such as radio-frequency field strength varies with position, this may give an indication of the distribution of nuclei in the sample, preferably from the phase of the response signal. Positional information can also be obtained by measuring from two or more reference points. This may be employed in imaging. The phase information may be employed to improve the signal to noise ratio obtainable in other methods where only amplitude information was previously available, for example in distinguishing genuine NQR response signals from spurious signals.

Abstract: This invention relates to portable jump starters and, more particularly, to a portable jump starter having improved features for illumination, communication and notification all in a single portable device.

Abstract: This invention relates to portable jump starters and, more particularly, to a portable jump starter having improved features for illumination, communication and notification all in a single portable device.

Abstract: A method of NQR testing a sample having at least one NQR property which varies with a given environmental parameter comprises applying excitation to the sample to excite NQR resonance and detecting the NQR response signal. The excitation is such as to excite an NQR response signal which is detectable during the detection step over a predetermined range of the environmental parameter. The invention also relates to a method of, and apparatus for, NQR testing for the presence of selected nuclei (particularly nuclei of integral spin quantum number, such as .sup.14 N) in a sample. It also relates to a method of determining the spatial distribution of temperature within a sample.