Abstract: A vessel harvesting system removes a target vessel from a patient for use as a bypass. An elongated harvesting instrument inserts into a body along a path of a target vessel which includes at least one side branch. The harvesting instrument includes a cutter for applying thermal energy to sever and cauterize the side branch. An endoscopic camera captures visible-light images from a distal tip of the instrument within a dissected tunnel around the target vessel. A thermal camera captures thermograms coinciding with the visible-light images to characterize a temperature present at respective surfaces in the tunnel. An image processor (e.g., an electronic controller) renders a video stream including the visible-light images and an overlay depicting the temperatures present on at least some of the respective surfaces when applying the thermal energy. A display presenting the video stream and overlay to a user can be an augmented-reality display.

Abstract: A bilge pump system for removing residual fluid from a vessel surface, includes at least one collection unit having a collection base with a collection inlet and a collection outlet, and a pump having a pump inlet flow-connected by at least one tube to the collection outlet. A discharge tube is flow-connected to the pump outlet, wherein the collection inlet comprises at least one opening on a bottom face of the collection base arranged to be on the vessel surface. A sponge is arranged within the opening of the collection base and in liquid communication with the vessel surface. The sponge can be fitted into place by lips or lugs protruding from the collection base.

Abstract: A computing device is configured to perform acts that include displaying a graphical user interface (GUI) of an operating system installed on the computing device, where a taskbar of the GUI includes a search box. The search box includes: 1) a text entry field that is configured to receive textual input; and 2) a graphical icon. The acts also include detecting a selection of the text entry field and presenting a first graphical pane on the display in response to detecting the selection of the text entry field, where the first graphical pane includes first content. The acts also include detecting a selection of the graphical icon. The acts further include presenting a second graphical pane on the display in response to detecting the selection of the graphical icon, where the second graphical pane comprises second content that is different from the first content.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for detecting a target object on a document page that includes detecting a sample target area on a sample document page, generating an image by overlapping a plurality of sample document pages with one another, and detecting one or more cells within the sample target area on the image. The sample target area includes a sample target object. The method further includes extracting one or more informational features from each of the one or more cells. The one or more informational features define characteristics of a corresponding cell of the one or more cells. A machine learning model is trained using the one or more informational features extracted from each of the one or more cells, to detect the sample target object. A target object on a document page is detected using the trained machine learning model.

Abstract: Implementations described and claimed herein include a device with a rotating polygon scanner configured to deflect light reflected from one or more distant objects towards a lens configured to focus the reflected light, and a detector chip including a plurality of detector channels, each detector channel including a photodiode configured to receive the focused light from the lens and a local oscillator, wherein the local oscillator on each of the plurality of detector channel has a power level that is different than power level of the local oscillator of the other of the plurality of detector channels.

Abstract: Systems and methods for an adjustable unloader control are provided. The adjustable unloader control may be used with a pressure washer system, or any other liquid container configured to dispense liquid. The system includes an adjustable pressure knob that restricts flow rate and pressure of the liquid from the container, as well as an accompanying pump. The adjustable pressure knob is preferably rotated 360 degrees or less, meaning that a user can move the system from a closed position to a fully opened position with a single rotation of the knob. This enables a user to quickly and easily activate or deactivate the flow of liquid from the pressure washer or other device. The knob may also be moved to intermediate positions between the fully opened and closed positions. The system may enable flow rates of approximately 2-4 gallons per minute, and pressures of between 40-3,500 pounds per square inch.

Abstract: Priming carts, transfer trays, priming circuits, blood circuits, and related methods are disclosed. A transfer tray for receiving a neonate comprises a body and a movable support assembly. The body has a first portion to receive a neonatal chamber assembly with a neonate therein and a second portion to receive a blood circuit. The blood circuit includes an oxygenator, a first conduit for transfer of blood from the neonate to the oxygenator, and a second conduit for transfer of blood from the oxygenator to the neonate. The movable support assembly is affixed to the body of the tray and is configured to receive the blood circuit. When the neonate is disposed on the first portion and is in liquid communication with the blood circuit, the transfer tray is movable from a first position on a first surface to a second position on a second surface.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an iron-type golf club head that comprises a strike plate, an enclosed internal cavity, and a rear aperture formed in a rear wall. The iron-type golf club head also comprises a stiffening plug, within the internal cavity and compressed between the back surface of the strike plate and the rear wall. The stiffening plug is insertable, through a rear aperture, into the internal cavity. The iron-type golf club head further comprises a rear fascia covering the rear aperture and at least a portion of the rear wall. A characteristic time (CT) at a geometric center of the strike face is at least 250 microseconds. A maximum thickness of the strike plate, at the strike face, is less than 3.5 millimeters, inclusive. The strike plate, excluding grooves, has a minimum thickness between 1.1 millimeters and 2.2 millimeters.

Abstract: Methods and systems for operating fuel-cell systems are disclosed. The amount of time the fuel-cell system is to be shut down can be calculated using external weather-related information. The amount of time the fuel-cell system is to be shut down can also be calculated using default settings. The fuel-cell system may be used to power an electric vehicle.

Abstract: A filter unit and a filter cage, the filter unit comprising a filter chamber and a filter cage. The filter chamber comprises opposing first and second end walls, a sidewall therebetween, and an opening in the second end wall. The filter cage is rotatable in the filter unit and comprises a sidewall comprising filter media and an opening at a first end for the filter cage. The filter cage is removable via the opening in the filter chamber. The filter chamber further comprises an inlet to pass feed liquid into the filter cage via the opening and an outlet for filtered liquid. The filter unit further comprises a drive shaft to rotate the filter cage. A connection member in the filter chamber forms a rotary seal and a detachable connection to the filter cage. This arrangement permits removal and emptying of the filter cage a single operation amongst other benefits.

Abstract: A surgical clamp assembly for clamping tissue and supporting a navigation tracker. The assembly includes a clamp body. Clamp arms are coupled to the clamp body to grip tissue. At least one of the clamp arms includes a distal portion having a clamp surface to grip tissue and a proximal portion that is pivotable relative to the clamp body about a first pivot. A linear displacement mechanism and a carrier are coupled to the clamp body. The carrier is moveable relative to the clamp body along a carrier axis in response to movement of the linear displacement mechanism. The carrier is coupled directly to the proximal portion of the clamp arm. The clamp arm is also pivotable relative to the carrier about a second pivot in response to movement of the carrier.

Abstract: A drop perception system is disclosed that includes an open housing structure having an internal volume, an open top and an open bottom, and a plurality of perception units positioned to capture perception data within the internal volume at a plurality of locations between the open top and the open bottom of the open housing.

Abstract: Methods and systems for controlling navigation of an autonomous vehicle for traversing a geographical area are disclosed. The methods include receiving information relating to a drivable area in the geographical area and identifying a plurality of lane segments that intersect with the drivable area. The plurality of lane segments can be used to segment the drivable area into a plurality of sub-regions such that each of the plurality of lane segments can be represented as a union of a unique subset of the plurality of sub-regions. A data representation of the drivable area may be created to include the plurality of sub-regions, and used to render the map of the geographical area. The map includes the drivable area and/or one or more of the plurality of lane segments.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses relating to circuitry to precisely monitor memory store accesses are described.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for ingesting and presenting a video with associated linked products and metadata as a unified actionable shopping experience may include accessing a video file, receiving information about an object, the information including a link to a merchant portal or web page through which the object may be purchased, combining the video file and information about the object into a social media post, and delivering the social media post to consumers.

Abstract: A heating element for a vaporizer cartridge is provided. The vaporizer cartridge may include a reservoir containing vaporizable material and a wicking element in fluid communication with the reservoir. The heating element may include a heating portion, a cartridge contact, and a leg. The heating portion includes at least two tines spaced apart from one another. The cartridge contact may be in in electrical communication with a power source. The leg extends between the heating portion and the cartridge contact. The heating portion may be crimped around the wicking element such that the heating portion secures the wicking element to the heating element and contacts at least two surfaces of the wicking element.

Abstract: A processing system including at least one processor may load a proposed transaction to at least one uncrewed vehicle while the at least one uncrewed vehicle is situated in a first geographical region, instruct the at least one uncrewed vehicle to travel to at least one access point situated in a second geographical region to execute the proposed transaction via the at least one access point, wherein the first geographical region is different from the second geographical region, and receive a result of the proposed transaction having been completed from the at least one uncrewed vehicle via the at least one access point.

Abstract: A foodstuff may include an edible encased protein product. The edible encased protein product may include a natural or synthetic edible casing and a full muscle chicken protein filler encased in the casing. An insertion member may extends along a longitudinal axis between first and second ends. At least one end may extend within the full muscle chicken encased in the casing. The edible encased protein may be dimensioned to simulate a chicken wing flat or drumette.

Abstract: A bridge device communicatively coupled to an input device generates a device pair request associated with a client gaming session and transmits the device pair request to a device discovery engine operating on one or more servers. Based on the device pair request, the device discovery engine identifies one or more servers running a gaming application supporting the client gaming session. The device discovery engine then generates a linking code identifying and allowing access to the servers. In response to receiving the linking code. the bridge device establishes a connection between one or more input devices communicatively connected to the bridge device and the identified servers running the gaming application. The bridge device maintains the connection for at least a portion of the client gaming session such that data representing interactions received at the input devices is provided to the servers for use as inputs to the gaming application.

Abstract: Hydrogen boilers with no measurable NOx emissions. In some versions the fuel is a ratio of already mixed hydrogen and oxygen, ratio of pre-mixed hydrogen and oxygen, or the fuel comprises hydrogen and the burner also contains a separate nozzle for introducing a ratio of oxygen. In some versions, these ratios are stoichiometric between hydrogen oxygen. Some versions show burner systems that monitor the combustion process, which is a condensing process, and have hydrogen oxygen pilots and ultraviolet flame detectors. These hydrogen boilers can supply all the process steam needed by a system or can supply part of the process steam needed by a system.