Abstract: A surgical stapling instrument includes first and second jaws, a sensor assembly, and a controller. The controller detects that the jaws have been actuated from closed position to open position and back to closed position, and derives, from a first signal from the sensor assembly, a current distance between the distal ends of the jaws. Upon determining firing immediately preceding actuation of the jaws, the controller adjusts a camber adjustment value based on the current distance. Upon determining no firing immediately preceding actuation of the jaws and closing of the jaws with tissue grasped, the controller adjusts the tissue thickness measurement based on the camber adjustment value and controls the next firing based thereon. Upon determining no firing immediately preceding actuation of the jaws and that closing of the jaws with no tissue grasped therein, the controller adjusts the camber adjustment value based on the current measurement of the distance.

Abstract: In certain aspects, a digital circuit comprises a delay line to generate a plurality of delayed versions of an input clock. The digital circuit also comprises selection circuitry to provide a selected one of the plurality of delayed versions of the input clock based on a clock selection signal and feedback circuitry to generate the clock selection signal based on the selected one of the plurality of delayed versions of the input clock and based on the input clock. The clock selection signal is further used for selecting and generating other clocks and/or for variation control.

Abstract: In certain aspects, a digital circuit comprises a delay line to generate a plurality of delayed versions of an input clock. The digital circuit also comprises selection circuitry to provide a selected one of the plurality of delayed versions of the input clock based on a clock selection signal and feedback circuitry to generate the clock selection signal based on the selected one of the plurality of delayed versions of the input clock and based on the input clock. The clock selection signal is further used for selecting and generating other clocks and/or for variation control.

Abstract: In certain aspects, a clock generator includes a ring oscillator including an input and an output. The clock generator also includes a count circuit including an input and an output, wherein the input of the count circuit is coupled to the output of the ring oscillator. The clock generator also includes a comparator including a first input, a second input, and an output, wherein the first input of the comparator is configured to receive a first count value, and the second input of the comparator is coupled to the output of the count circuit. The clock generator further includes a shift register including a shift control input and an output, wherein the shift control input is coupled to the output of the comparator, and the output of the shift register is coupled to the input of the ring oscillator.

Abstract: In certain aspects, a digital circuit comprises a delay line to generate a plurality of delayed versions of an input clock. The digital circuit also comprises selection circuitry to provide a selected one of the plurality of delayed versions of the input clock based on a clock selection signal and feedback circuitry to generate the clock selection signal based on the selected one of the plurality of delayed versions of the input clock and based on the input clock. The clock selection signal is further used for selecting and generating other clocks and/or for variation control.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for providing debug information from an IC to an external equipment via a power rail in a power state where a debug interface is disabled. The apparatus includes a modulator coupled to a power rail; a debug interface configured to be enabled while the IC is operating under a first set of one or more power states, and disabled while the IC is operating under a second set of one or more power states; and a power management unit manager configured to send debug information to the equipment via the debug interface while the IC is operating under the first set of power state(s); and generate a modulation signal for the modulator to modulate a parameter on the power rail with the debug information while the IC is operating under the second set of power state(s), wherein the equipment receives the parameter to obtain the debug information.

Abstract: A contrast media injection system detects the absolute position of the syringe ram using a non-contact sensor. A series of magnets and Hall-Effect sensors may be used or an opto-reflective system. Illuminated knobs that are connected to the drive mechanism for the syringe ram rotate with the drive and provide visual feedback on operation through the illumination. Analog Hall-Effect sensors are used to determine the presence or absence of magnets that identify the type of faceplate being used. The faceplates include control electronics, connected to the powerhead through connectors, which may be interchangeably used by the two faceplates. The faceplate electronics include detectors for automatically detecting the capacity of pre-filled syringes.

Abstract: A contrast media injection system includes detects the absolute position of the syringe ram using a non-contact sensor. A series of magnets and Hall-Effect sensors may be used or an opto-reflective system. Illuminated knobs that are connected to the drive mechanism for the syringe ram rotate with the drive and provide visual feedback on operation through the illumination. Analog Hall-Effect sensors are used to determine the presence or absence of magnets that identify the type of faceplate being used. The faceplates include control electronics, connected to the powerhead through connectors, which may be interchangeably used by the two faceplates. The faceplate electronics include detectors for automatically detecting the capacity of pre-filled syringes.

Abstract: A disposable cover for a contact tonometer probe tip. The cover includes a tubular body and a cover tip. The tubular body is defined by a wall having an outer surface and an inner surface, and defines distal, proximal, and intermediate sections. The distal section terminates at a distal end, and the proximal section terminates at an open, proximal end. The proximal section forms a radial channel configured to mate with a corresponding feature of a probe tip and is characterized by an increased inner diameter. The outer surface along the intermediate section defines a conical shape that decreases in diameter from the proximal section to the distal section. Finally, the cover tip is formed at the distal end of the tubular body such that the cover is closed at the distal end.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a composition for treating, preventing and/or improving metabolic dysfunctions associated with Type 2 diabetes mellitus and insulin resistance, said composition comprising intact whey protein, and to nutritional or pharmaceutical compositions and functional food products.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a composition for treating, preventing and/or improving metabolic dysfunctions associated with type 2 diabetes mellitus and insulin resistance, said composition comprising acetogenic fibers

Abstract: A contrast media injection system includes detects the absolute position of the syringe ram using a non-contact sensor. A series of magnets and Hall-Effect sensors may be used or an opto-reflective system. Illuminated knobs that are connected to the drive mechanism for the syringe ram rotate with the drive and provide visual feedback on operation through the illumination. Analog Hall-Effect sensors are used to determine the presence or absence of magnets that identify the type of faceplate being used. The faceplates include control electronics, connected to the powerhead through connectors, which may be interchangeably used by the two faceplates. The faceplate electronics include detectors for automatically detecting the capacity of pre-filled syringes.

Abstract: A contrast media injection system includes detects the absolute position of the syringe ram using a non-contact sensor. A series of magnets and Hall-Effect sensors may be used or an opto-reflective system. Illuminated knobs that are connected to the drive mechanism for the syringe ram rotate with the drive and provide visual feedback on operation through the illumination. Analog Hall-Effect sensors are used to determine the presence or absence of magnets that identify the type of faceplate being used. The faceplates include control electronics, connected to the powerhead through connectors, which may be interchangeably used by the two faceplates. The faceplate electronics include detectors for automatically detecting the capacity of pre-filled syringes.

Abstract: An contact tonometer for sensing intra-ocular pressure (IOP) including a micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) device forming a transducer/sensor at or in contact with a contact end of the tonometer where the cornea is contacted and electronics receiving an electrical signal from the transducer and processing the signal to produce a display indicative of intra-ocular pressure.