Abstract: A glass-based assembly includes a glass or glass-ceramic substrate comprising a surface. The surface has flaws, such as a population of small cracks extending into the surface, whereby the substrate is weakened relative to ideal strength thereof. The assembly further includes a coating coupled to the substrate and overlaying at least some of the flaws. Ultimate strength of the substrate with the coating coupled thereto is greater than that of the substrate alone, without the coating.

Abstract: In implementation of techniques for template-based behaviors in machine learning, a computing device implements a template system to receive a digital video and data executable to generate animated content. The template system determines a location within a frame of the digital video to place the animated content using a machine learning model. The template system then renders the animated content within the frame of the digital video at the location determined by the machine learning model. The template system then displays the rendered animated content within the frame of the digital video in a user interface.

Abstract: A catheter for ablating cardiac tissue through irreversible electroporation includes a tubular shaft and an electrode assembly extending distally from a tubular shaft. The electrode assembly defines a distally located flexible central hub portion and flexible splines. A distal ablation electrode includes a hub portion and ablation electrode radial segments. Each ablation electrode radial segment includes a first series of gaps and a second series of gaps. The first series of gaps are spaced from one another along a length of the ablation electrode radial segment and extend partially across the width of the ablation electrode radial segment from a first longitudinal side toward a second longitudinal side. The second series of gaps are spaced from one another along the length of the ablation electrode radial segment and extend partially across the width of the ablation electrode radial segments from the second longitudinal side toward the first longitudinal side.

Abstract: A compound of formula (I): wherein: R1 is selected from (i) H, (ii) C3-6cycloalkyl, (iii) C3-7heterocyclyl optionally substituted with a group selected from: methyl and ester, and (iv) linear or branched C1-4alkyl optionally substituted with a group selected from: alkoxy, amino, amido, acylamido, acyloxy, alkyl carboxyl ester, alkyl carbamoyl, alkyl carbamoyl ester, phenyl, phosphonate ester, C3-7heterocyclyl optionally substituted with a group selected from methyl and oxo, and a naturally occurring amino acid, optionally N-substituted with a group selected from methyl, acetyl and boc; A1 is CRA or N; A2 is CRB or N; A3 is CRC or N; A4 is CRD or N; where no more than two of A1, A2, A3, and A4 may be N; one or two of RA, RB, RC, and RD, (if present) are selected from H, F, Cl, Br, Me, CF3, cyclopropyl, cyano, OMe, OEt, CH2OH, CH2OMe and CH2NMe2; the remainder of RA, RB, RC, and RD, (if present) are H; Y is O, NH or CH2; RY is selected from: (RYA) and (RYB).

Abstract: Disclosed is a window for a sensing system comprising a substrate, a first layered film comprising alternating layers of higher and lower index materials, and a second layered film comprising alternating layers of higher and lower index materials. The window comprises a maximum hardness, measured at the first layered film and by the Berkovich Indenter Hardness Test, of at least 8 GPa. The first and second layered films are configured so that the window has favorable antireflective and transmission attributes in an infrared wavelength range of interest, while providing relatively low reflectance and transmittance in the visible spectrum to provide a dark appearance and low signal noise.

Abstract: A lottery gaming system and method of operation thereof that provide a play of a draw lottery game and based on an amount of the award from the play of the draw lottery game an associated play of a secondary game. Based on the amount of the award, the play of the secondary game can be automatic, or optional, or not provided at all.

Abstract: Aspects of the subject technology relate to a removable shelter that electrically and/or communicatively integrates with an electric vehicle when the removable shelter is mounted to the vehicle. The removeable shelter may leverage electrical contacts in accessory mounting ports on the roof, crossbars, and/or truck bed of the vehicle. The removeable shelter may also communicate wirelessly with the electric vehicle. The removable shelter may include any of various integrated electronic accessories that can be powered by the vehicle battery, including, but not limited to, external lighting, external proximity sensing, proximity-based external lighting, interior lighting, air temperature control, other temperature control, speakers, charging ports for mobile phones and/or other devices, and/or other features.

Abstract: A lottery gaming system and method providing a play of a multi-draw lottery game, that includes a selection of a player multi-draw symbol that is for a series of drawings of a draw lottery game, and a determination of any awards based on a determination of how many occurrences of the player multi-draw symbol appear in the plurality of drawn symbols for the plurality of drawings of the draw lottery game that are used for the multi-draw lottery game.

Abstract: A lottery gaming system and method providing a play of a multi-draw lottery game, that includes a selection of a player multi-draw sum that is for at least one drawings of at least one draw lottery game, and a determination of any awards based on the player multi-draw sum and a sum of the plurality of drawn numbers for the drawing(s) of the draw lottery game that is/are used for the multi-draw lottery game.

Abstract: A spring element for a contact force sensing medical catheter. The spring element includes a first ring, a second ring spaced apart from the first ring, a plurality of struts connecting the first ring to the second ring, and a plurality of interlocking features. The second ring and the first ring are coaxially aligned with a longitudinal axis of the spring element. The plurality of struts is configured to permit elastic, relative axial and radial displacement between the first ring and the second ring. The plurality of interlocking features is configured to limit the relative axial and radial displacement between the first ring and the second ring.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to the field of medical devices for treating heart disease. In particular, the present disclosure relates to medical devices, systems, and methods for delivering artificial chordae tendineae in a patient. A system for delivering a chordae tendineae into a heart may include a delivery catheter. A clamp catheter may be configured to translate through the delivery catheter. A spreader may be disposed on the clamp catheter. A first clamp may be at least partially contained in the spreader in a closed configuration and may be attached to the chordae tendineae. An anchor catheter may be configured to translate through the delivery catheter and may have an anchor attached to the chordae tendineae. A sheath may be extended over the anchor catheter and anchor and may be configured to restrain an arm of the anchor.

Abstract: This disclosure teaches determining a recommended LAA closure device size based on simulations of deployment of multiple closure devices with the LAA anatomy. Input images of the patient's LAA anatomy are received. Multiple simulations are run providing options of device interaction, closure, and anchoring for multiple anchoring sites and device sizes. Gaps between the simulated deployed devices are analyzed based on leak paths and a recommended closure device size determined based on the simulated gaps.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to the field of medical devices for treating heart disease. In particular, the present disclosure relates to medical devices, systems, and methods for delivering artificial chordae tendineae in a patient. A system for delivering a chordae tendineae into a heart may include a delivery catheter. A clamp catheter may be configured to translate through the delivery catheter. A spreader may be disposed on the clamp catheter. A first clamp may be at least partially contained in the spreader in a closed configuration and may be attached to the chordae tendineae. An anchor catheter may be configured to translate through the delivery catheter and may have an anchor attached to the chordae tendineae. A sheath may be extended over the anchor catheter and anchor and may be configured to restrain an arm of the anchor.

Abstract: An implantable medical device includes an expandable frame moveable between a collapsed configuration for delivery, an expanded configuration for deployment, and a distended configuration. The expandable frame includes a first frame apex and a second frame apex, a distance between the first frame apex and the second frame apex while within the expanded configuration defining an expanded configuration apex distance, a distance between the first frame apex and the second frame apex while in the distended configuration defining a distended configuration apex distance. A support member extends between the first frame apex and the second frame apex, the support member including a first end secured to the first frame apex and a second end releasably securable relative to the second frame apex, the adjustable support adapted to limit the distended configuration apex distance relative to the expanded configuration apex distance.

Abstract: A trailer adapted to haul one or more reels for carrying conveyor belts is disclosed. The trailer includes a loading means to lift the reel on the deck of the trailer. The loading means includes two articulated arms located each side of the trailer, each articulated arm comprising a first elongate member and a second elongate member pivotally mounted to the first elongate member. The first elongate members are movable relative to the trailer between a retracted position and a rearwardly extended position. The second elongate members are pivotable between a horizontal position and an upright position wherein the second elongate members are orthogonal to the first elongate members. A hoist is disposed between the second elongate members and is operable to lift the reel from the support surface to an effective height greater than an effective height of the deck. Jacks are also provided to stabilise the loading means.

Abstract: A manual vibrato control device, system and processing arrangement are disclosed. A manual vibrato includes a rotatable shaft, a raised cam section on the shaft, first and second biased collars received on the shaft either side of the cam section, the bias of the first collar being rotationally opposite to the bias of the second collar such that as the shaft rotates in one direction, it receives a return force from the first collar but does not rotate the second collar, and vice versa. Also disclosed are processing techniques to take the rotational data from rotational sensors, preferably Hall Effect, on the shaft and generate pitch change instructions for a pitch modification device. The mapping is user controllable to produce desired effects and performance.

Abstract: A clip and a clip deployment and delivery system. The clip may be engaged with a clip spreader such that simple relative movement, such as sliding movement, between the clip and clip spreader causes the clip and clip spreader to disengage from each other. A clip spreader actuator may be coupled to one arm of the clip spreader, extend distally around a distal end of the clip spreader, proximally along the other clip spreader arm, and to a proximal end at which the actuator may be controlled to open or close the clip spreader. The clips may be leaflet clips having teeth on one arm thereof and bumps on another arm thereof. The arms of the leaflet clip may be biased into a closed configuration by a flex zone which has an expanded portion extending laterally away from only one of the clip arms.

Abstract: A tissue anchor and an anchor delivery and deployment system. The tissue anchor is shiftable between a delivery configuration when housed in anchor garage of the anchor delivery and deployment system, and a deployment configuration when deployed outside the anchor garage. The anchor has a plurality of talons which may be formed from a laser cut tube. The talons may taper, such as widthwise.

Abstract: A 3D printer successively fuses sheet material in a stack to form a three-dimensional object. The sheet material may provide a mesh separating islands of material that will be fused to produce the desired three-dimensional object. The mesh provides support for the island material during the fusing process and may be removed afterwards.