Abstract: Multilayer films and adhesive tapes that include such films, wherein the multilayer films include plasticized polyvinyl chloride and optionally one or more fillers.

Abstract: An ergometric treadmill for sport training comprising a screen, a control system and a system configured for collecting, processing, analyzing and visualizing the biomechanical response of a sportsperson while running on the ergometric treadmill; wherein the ergometric treadmill comprises (a) a plurality of MEMS sensors attached by means of supports to the ergometric treadmill connected to a data capture unit; and (b) a data processing unit configured to generate a plurality of parameters related to the physical exercise performed on the ergometric treadmill by a user and synthesize and show, in graphic form, the parameters generated for the user's biofeedback from the treadmill.

Abstract: A surgical robotic system has a tool drive coupled to a distal end of a robotic arm that has a plurality of actuators. The tool drive has a docking interface to receive a trocar. The system also includes one or more sensors that are operable to visually sense a surface feature of the trocar. One or more processors determine a position and orientation of the trocar, based on the visually sensed surface feature. In response, the processor controls the actuators to orient the docking interface to the determined orientation of the trocar and to guide the robotic arm toward the determined position of the trocar. Other aspects are also described and claimed.

Abstract: A heating oven for an aerosol generating device includes a tubular member including a first end and a second end and at least one planar support wall extending across the internal tubular cavity of the tubular member between the first and second ends, at least one planar heater attached to the planar support wall including electrical connections extending through the second end of the tubular member and, at least one closure configured for at least partially closing the second end. An aerosol generating device includes at least one such heating oven. In a method of assembling a heating oven for an aerosol generating device, a tubular member having two open ends is provided, at least one planar support wall having a planar heater attached thereto is inserted through one of the open ends, and one end is closed with electrical connections extending through a closure.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel approach for storing, analyzing, and/or accessing biological data in a cloud computing environment. Sequence data generated by a particular sequencing device may be uploaded to the cloud computing environment during a sequencing run, which reduces the on-site storage needs for the sequence data. Analysis of the data may also be performed in the cloud computing environment, and the instructions for such analysis may be set at the originating sequencing device. The sequence data in the cloud computing environment may be shared according to permissions. Further, the sequence data may be modified or annotated by authorized secondary users.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to the field of medical devices. In particular, the present disclosure relates to a tissue traction device for endoscopic procedures such as tissue dissection. For example, a tissue traction device may include first and second attachment members pivotably attached by first and second swivels to opposite ends of a stretchable traction band comprising a compliant or semi-compliant material.

Abstract: A method, system, and computer-readable medium are provided for a dual mode Closed-Loop Control (CLC) system integrating each of (i) an adaptive, personalized Model Predictive Control (MPC) control law that modulates the control strength of insulin infusion depending on recent past control actions, glucose measurements, and their derivative(s), (ii) an automatic Bolus Priming System (BPS) that commands additional insulin injections upon the detection of enabling metabolic conditions (e.g., an unannounced meal), and (iii) a hyperglycemia mitigation system (HMS) to avoid prevailing hyperglycemia.

Abstract: A composite multi-spar aircraft lifting surface comprising an integrated torsion box having a first portion of a skin continuous on the second face from a right tip to a left tip, a second portion of a skin continuous on the lateral right side of the first face from a right tip to a first central portion, a third portion of a skin continuous on the lateral left side of the first face from the left tip to a second central portion, a cover spanning between the first central portion and the second central portion. The spars, the first portion of the skin, the second portion of the skin and the third portion of the skin being an integrated multi-cell part. Also a method of manufacturing such a lifting surface.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a unit for viewing the time-dependent fluid flow restart, comprising two hydraulically connected reservoir tanks (1, 2); two auxiliary pipes (3); a main pipe (4) between the reservoir tanks (1, 2) and between the auxiliary pipes (3); a viewing box (15); a pressurization system (20); data acquisition software; and a particle image velocimetry (PIV) system (8); wherein the main pipe (4) is made of a transparent acrylic material that allows the viewing of the fluid inside the same; wherein the viewing box (15) encompasses the main pipe (4) and allows its viewing; and wherein the unit views the restart of the time-dependent fluid flow in transient regime.

Abstract: The present application is directed to a method for preparing an amino-functional polyester, said method comprising: providing a mixture comprising at least one lactone monomer, a catalyst and a polyamine having at least one primary and at least one secondary amine group; and, subjecting said mixture to ring-opening polymerization conditions.

Abstract: A sheet-type aerosol generating article includes at least two aerosol generating sheets each having aerosol generating material and an inductively heatable susceptor The inductively heatable susceptor is positioned between the aerosol generating sheets and each of the aerosol generating sheets has an exposed surface. Methods for manufacturing sheet-type aerosol generating articles are also disclosed.

Abstract: A wiper assembly includes a bent arm providing a channel. The bent arm is configured to connect to a shaft of an actuator. The wiper assembly additionally includes a wiper blade slidably received within the channel. A method includes securing a bent arm to a shaft of an actuator, and biasing a wiper blade against a window during the securing.

Abstract: Determining the position and orientation (or “pose”) of an augmented reality device includes capturing an image of a scene having a number of features and extracting descriptors of features of the scene represented in the image. The descriptors are matched to landmarks in a 3D model of the scene to generate sets of matches between the descriptors and the landmarks. Estimated poses are determined from at least some of the sets of matches between the descriptors and the landmarks. Estimated poses having deviations from an observed location measurement that are greater than a threshold value may be eliminated. Features used in the determination of estimated poses may also be weighted by the inverse of the distance between the feature and the device, so that closer features are accorded more weight.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods for performing secondary analyses of nucleotide sequencing data in a time-efficient manner. Some embodiments include performing a secondary analysis iteratively while sequence reads are generated by a sequencing system. Secondary analyses can encompass both alignment of sequence reads to a reference sequence (e.g., the human reference genome sequence) and utilization of this alignment to detect differences between a sample and the reference. Secondary analysis can enable detection of genetic differences, variant detection and genotyping, identification of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), small insertions and deletion (indels) and structural changes in the DNA, such as copy number variants (CNVs) and chromosomal rearrangements.

Abstract: In an ophthalmic surgical laser system, a patient interface device for coupling a patient’s eye to the laser system includes a lens cone with a frustoconical shaped shell for coupling to the laser system and a suction ring for coupling to the patient’s eye, the lens cone and the suction ring being either joined together by clamping or formed integrally as one piece. A cap is provided for use with the lens cone as an installation aid. In the configuration supplied to the user, the lens cone is partially embedded in and snapped to the cap. The cap has a portion with a relatively large diameter and multiple ribs for easy handling. The user holds the cap to install the lens cone on the laser system, and pulls the cap to unsnap it from the lens cone. The lens cone is attached to the laser system with a bayonet mount.

Abstract: In an ophthalmic surgical laser system, a patient interface device for coupling a patient's eye to the laser system includes a lens cone with a frustoconical shaped shell for coupling to the laser system and a suction ring for coupling to the patient's eye, the lens cone and the suction ring being joined together by clamping. A cap is provided for use with the lens cone as an installation aid. In the configuration supplied to the user, the lens cone is partially embedded in and snapped to the cap. The cap has a portion with a relatively large diameter and multiple ribs for easy handling. The user holds the cap to install the lens cone on the laser system, and pulls the cap to unsnap it from the lens cone. The lens cone is attached to the laser system with a bayonet mount that provides tactile feedback to the user.

Abstract: An aspect of the present invention relates to a method for producing cholesterol from fish oil, which generally comprises the steps of transesterifying refined oil using a basic catalyst; obtaining a stream concentrated in cholesterol and another stream concentrated in omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA by means of molecular distillation; and saponifying the cholesterol-rich stream using bases such as potassium hydroxide, calcium hydroxide, sodium hydroxide or calcium chloride. The mixture is subsequently saponified over a range of time and temperature, with agitation and constant reflux. Multiple extractions are carried out using solvents such as toluene, ethylene dichloride, methylene chloride, diethyl ether, petroleum ether, acetone, benzene or a hexane, and centrifugations are performed to obtain the unsaponifiable matter. This last stream is crystallised using acetone, benzene, toluene, diethyl ether, petroleum ether or a hexane to obtain cholesterol with at least 95% purity.

Abstract: Methods and systems for analysis of image data generated from various reference points. Particularly, the methods and systems provided are useful for real time analysis of image and sequence data generated during DNA sequencing methodologies.

Abstract: The present invention refers to Imipramine for use as inhibitor of fascin1 overexpression, preferably said overexpression of fascin1 is associated to cancer, and more preferably to colorectal cancer. It also refers to a method for the treatment of cancer mediated by fascin1 comprising administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of imipramine, and more preferably to colorectal cancer.

Abstract: Apparatuses of various forms and each having at least one LED string controlled by a current controller biased by voltage tap nodes in the LED string, and circuitry for implementing the same. In some implementations, circuitry made in accordance with the present disclosure includes a current controller and current-control circuitry. The current controller is biased by a voltage drop across one or more LEDs in an LED string and controls the current-control circuitry in a manner that controls the electrical current in the LED string. In some implementations, one or more additional LED strings and/or one or more other devices may be controlled directly or indirectly by operation of the current controller.