Abstract: A battery system includes a plurality of non-cylindrical shaped battery cells arranged on, and physically affixed to, a flexible printed circuit board (PCB). The PCB may include a bend axis that facilitates folding of the flexible PCB to form an upper portion of the flexible PCB and a lower portion of the flexible PCB. A central stiffener may be positioned between the upper portion and the lower portion of the flexible PCB using an adhesive foam tape to form a battery assembly. The battery system may include a flexible housing with an internal cavity that receives the battery assembly. The central stiffener, and the adhesive foam tape, may provide a degree of rigidity and/or absorption to the PCB to reduce localized deformation of the PCB when the battery system experiences shock forces and to prevent damage to components of the battery assembly. The stiffener may be formed from non-metallic material.

Abstract: Various embodiments provide an apparatus for a robot-assisted surgical system. The apparatus comprises a robotic surgical tool comprising an articulated robot arm for supporting an electrosurgical instrument. The apparatus also comprises a cooling assembly for removing heat from an electrosurgical generator unit mounted to the robotic surgical tool, the electrosurgical generator unit for generating an electrosurgical signal for use by the electrosurgical instrument.

Abstract: A reservoir assembly that holds a nicotine pre-vapor formulation in a reservoir includes a reservoir assembly connector assembly defining a connector conduit, and which may be configured to detachably couple with a nicotine vaporizer assembly based on a connector element of the nicotine vaporizer assembly engaging with the connector conduit of the connector conduit. The reservoir assembly may include an isolation structure configured to move in relation to both the reservoir and the nicotine vaporizer connector assembly between a first position where the isolation structure exposes the nicotine vaporizer assembly to the reservoir and at least partially obstructs the connector conduit to restrict the connector element from disengaging from the connector conduit, and a second position where the isolation structure isolates the nicotine vaporizer assembly from the reservoir and opens the connector conduit to enable the connector element to disengage from the connector conduit.

Abstract: A traction battery pack assembly includes an enclosure assembly that provides an interior area. A cell stack is disposed within the interior area The cell stack has a plurality of battery cells disposed along a cell stack axis. Terminal tabs of the battery cells project outward from the cell stack axis. A thermal barrier is within the interior area. The thermal barrier has a fingers spaced from each other to provide at least one slot that receives a portion of at least one of the terminal tabs.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aerosol-generating material; an aerosol-generating composition comprising the aerosol-generating material; a consumable comprising the aerosol-generating composition; a non-combustible aerosol provision system comprising the consumable and a method of forming the aerosol-generating material. The aerosol-generating material comprises: (i) one or more foam forming agents; (ii) filler; and (iii) aerosol-former material; wherein the aerosol-generating material is a foam; and wherein the aerosol-generating material has a density from about 0.02 g/cm3 to about 0.7 g/cm3.

Abstract: Described herein are implants (e.g., medical textiles/biotextiles) that include stitched gripping filaments to increase gripping, and methods of forming and using them. In some configurations these apparatuses may be configured as surgical grafts that may be used for soft tissue reconstruction, regeneration, or repair.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are an exemplary apparatus, system, and methods (e.g., Tactical Passive RFID transponder gloves with Morphological Actuation) comprising a glove made predominately of a resistive fabric that varies resistance per degree of deformation; comprising near field communication RFID tag readers, and a controller coupled to the glove to evaluate the varied resistance. A method of classifying RFID tags is also disclosed.

Abstract: A sensor and a method of measuring an electrical characteristic of a conductor is provided. The sensor includes a first and second housings slidably coupled to move from a first to a second position. A first set of magnetic field sensors are coupled to the first housing. Each of the first magnetic field sensors having a different sensing axis and output a first signal in response to power flowing through the conductor. A second set of magnetic field sensors are coupled to the second housing. Each of the second magnetic field sensors having a different sensing axis and output a second signal in response to power flowing through the conductor. A circuit is coupled to receive signals from the first and second magnetic field sensors. The circuit is configured to generate a low energy signal in response to receiving the first and second signals.

Abstract: A computer includes a processor and a memory storing instructions executable by the processor to select a scanning rate for a first sensor of a vehicle based on at least one of data related to a current time or data related to a location of the vehicle; instruct the first sensor to run at the selected scanning rate; in response to receiving data from the first sensor indicating a newly present object, turn on a second sensor; and then record data from the second sensor. The second sensor has a higher power draw than the first sensor.

Abstract: In one implementation, a mobility-based ion separation system includes a first ion channel extending between a first end and a second end, and configured to receive an ion packet. The separation system includes a controller configured to apply a first voltage signal and a second voltage signal to a first plurality of electrodes adjacent to the first ion channel. The first plurality of electrodes are configured to generate, based on receipt of the first voltage signal, a first traveling drive potential that travels at a first speed along a first direction, the first direction extending from the first end to the second end. The first plurality of electrodes are configured to generate, based on receipt of the second voltage signal, a second DC potential decreasing along a second direction, the second direction extending from the second end to the first end.

Abstract: Biocide compositions efficacious for biofilm control, including treatment and/or prevention, comprising the synergistic combination of biocide(s) with a source of hydronium ions are disclosed. Methods of deactivating, removing and/or preventing biofilms with the compositions are also provided.

Abstract: Layered materials for using in implants, such as hernia repair implants. The layered materials may include a first layer including a substrate (e.g., mesh) and a second layer including a sheet of anti-adhesive material. The layers may be attached at small attachment sites that are separated by regions in which the layers are not attached, to provide a highly compliant implant. The compliance of the implant may match that of a patient's body upon implantation and/or over time following implantation.

Abstract: A transseptal access and crossing system for perforating a septum in a patient's heart includes an outer guide member having a distal end, a proximal hub, and a lumen extending therebetween. A radiofrequency perforation device includes a distal tip and a proximal portion. The radiofrequency perforation device is configured to translate within the lumen. The radiofrequency perforation device proximal portion includes a distal marker, an intermediate marker, and a proximal marker. Each of the distal marker, the intermediate marker, and the proximal marker are positioned and sized to provide an indication of the location of the distal tip of the radiofrequency perforation device in relationship to the distal end of the outer guide member.

Abstract: Compliance control stitch patterns sewn or embroidered into biotextile or medical textile substrates impart reinforcing strength, and stretch resistance and control into such substrates. Compliance control stitch patterns may be customizable to particular patients, substrate implantation sites, particular degenerative or diseased conditions, or desired time frames. Substrates having compliance control stitch patterns sewn or embroidered into them may be used in tissue repair or tissue reconstruction applications.

Abstract: This invention relates to features of an absorbent article designed to be worn by men for containing and absorbing discharges resulting from urinary incontinence, where the absorbent article is thin and conforms to the male anatomy.

Abstract: A reservoir assembly that holds a nicotine pre-vapor formulation in a reservoir includes a reservoir assembly connector assembly defining a connector conduit, and which may be configured to detachably couple with a nicotine vaporizer assembly based on a connector element of the nicotine vaporizer assembly engaging with the connector conduit of the connector conduit. The reservoir assembly may include an isolation structure configured to move in relation to both the reservoir and the nicotine vaporizer connector assembly between a first position where the isolation structure exposes the nicotine vaporizer assembly to the reservoir and at least partially obstructs the connector conduit to restrict the connector element from disengaging from the connector conduit, and a second position where the isolation structure isolates the nicotine vaporizer assembly from the reservoir and opens the connector conduit to enable the connector element to disengage from the connector conduit.

Abstract: An implantable article and methods of construction and use for the treatment of soft tissue defects that impact a patient's quality of life, such as a pelvic floor injury that results in urinary incontinence. The implantable article includes an implant assembly of a support member that can have anchoring zones, accelerated ingrowth zones, and support zones. The support assembly or its zones are constructed in various ways and with various materials to selectively control the location and rate of implant absorption and tissue ingrowth. The result is the formation of a tissue bridge or hybrid tissue bridge with reinforcing members.