Abstract: Techniques are provided for efficiently managing multi-tier storage systems with multiple types of storage class tiers encompassed in a single tiered range volume. In an embodiment, a storage manager creates a first virtual volume, where the storage manager exposes to a first tiered range volume client a first virtual address range for the first virtual volume that represents logical addresses of data blocks within storage portions from at least two storage class tiers of a set of multiple storage class tiers. Each storage portion represents an allocated range from a storage class tier. A storage class tier represents a set of multiple storage devices.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods of differentiation, isolation, propagation, and storage of small colony variants (SCVs) of E. coli, preferably E. coli 83972 or E. coli HU2117, or modified or variant forms thereof, and methods for using the pre-pared SCV bacteria to establish probiotic biofilms in treated subjects and/or on treated medical devices.

Abstract: Methods for making scaffolds for delivery via a balloon catheter are described. The scaffold, after being deployed by the balloon, provides a crush recovery of about 90% after the diameter of the scaffold has been pinched or crushed by 50%. The scaffold structure has patterns that include an asymmetric or symmetric closed cell, and links connecting such closed cells.

Abstract: An energy storage assembly includes a plurality of electrical energy stores. Arranged between at least two electrical energy stores is at least one thermally conductive spacer element which has at least one area to separate the at least two electrical energy stores. The at least one spacer element is thermally coupled to at least one heat pipe of a first heat pipe assembly and to at least one heat pipe of a second heat pipe assembly.

Abstract: Methods for making scaffolds for delivery via a balloon catheter are described. The scaffold, after being deployed by the balloon, provides a crush recovery of about 90% after the diameter of the scaffold has been pinched or crushed by 50%. The scaffold structure has patterns that include an asymmetric or symmetric closed cell, and links connecting such closed cells.

Abstract: A method of detecting a presence of an analyte in a sample. The method includes selecting an aptamer selective to the analyte and binding the aptamer to a nanoparticle. The nanoparticles having a free state are perceived as a first color and an aggregate state are perceived as a second color. The sample is introduced to the nanoparticle-bound aptamers, and aggregation of the nanoparticles is promoted. A colorimetric change is analyzed, wherein the aggregate state of the nanoparticles is achieved in the presence of the analyte in the sample.

Abstract: In various embodiments, an electronic device such as a portable computer has a structure that extends from the device to wirelessly transfer electrical power between itself and an external device. The structure may be placed in a non-extended position when not being used for such power transfer. In some embodiments power transfer may take place in either direction, and may be used for various purposes, such as to provide operational power and/or to charge a battery. The external device may be placed on or near the extended structure for power transfer to take place.

Abstract: A ventricular assist device (VAD) system includes one or more external subsystems including an amplifier energizing a drive loop with alternating current, and a Tx resonator inductively coupled to the drive loop. An implanted subsystem includes a VAD, an Rx resonator that forms a magnetically coupled resonator with the Tx resonator, and a load loop for providing power to the VAD that is inductively coupled to the Rx resonator. A sensor monitors the drive loop and a controller uses the sensor data to adjust a system parameter to optimize energy transfer performance. Distributing a plurality of the external subsystems throughout a defined space provides a patient with freedom of movement within the defined space.

Abstract: A medication and event monitoring system operates through the internet, interconnecting and accommodating the transfer of information and data between a patient center, a caregiver/researcher center, and a pharmacist. A control center is provided in intercommunication with the patient, caregiver and pharmacist for accommodating the exchange of information and data regarding medication usage between and among the persons of interest. The patient center also includes physical sensing devices, such as for blood pressure, temperature, and the like for obtaining and transmitting information. The patient communicates through a smartphone, and further communicates through pill dispensing devices housed in a docking system that is in intercommunication with the various centers.

Abstract: A therapeutic vaporizer inhalation bag attachment system with an integrated valve is disclosed. The attachment system includes a body having a lumen extending between the two openings of the body, a bag coupling, and a valve positioned within the lumen. A method of using the inhalation bag attachment system is also disclosed.

Abstract: A therapeutic vaporizer is disclosed having two or more housing portions configured to form an inner cavity. The housing portions are movable between an open and closed position, such that at least a portion of the inner cavity is enclosed when the housing portions are in the closed position. The vaporizer includes at least one accessory-receiving element configured to receive at least one accessory within the inner cavity when the housing portions are in the closed position.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an application resident on a device for receiving telephone calls which is (1) data-enabled and (2) includes a means for presenting alphanumeric characters or words. Devices which are both data-enabled and have a means for presentation may be used, such as but not limited to other smart phones, e.g., iphones, Palm Trios, and Android-enabled phones, as well as desktop, laptop, and hand-held computer devices.

Abstract: In various embodiments, an electronic device such as a portable computer has a structure that extends from the device to wirelessly transfer electrical power between itself and an external device. The structure may be placed in a non-extended position when not being used for such power transfer. In some embodiments power transfer may take place in either direction, and may be used for various purposes, such as to provide operational power and/or to charge a battery. The external device may be placed on or near the extended structure for power transfer to take place.

Abstract: Methods for making scaffolds for delivery via a balloon catheter are described. The scaffold, after being deployed by the balloon, provides a crush recovery of about 90% after the diameter of the scaffold has been pinched or crushed by 50%. The scaffold structure has patterns that include an asymmetric or symmetric closed cell, and links connecting such closed cells.

Abstract: One or more accelerometers may be coupled to a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag, so that the response of the RFID tag indicates the acceleration being sensed by the accelerometer(s). In some embodiments the accelerometers may be powered from the RF energy harvested by the RFID tag from a received RF signal. The sensed acceleration indicated in the response may be used to determine a motion and/or an orientation of an object coupled to the accelerometers.

Abstract: Generating a complete graph invariant may be accomplished by initializing each card of an initial message deck to an identity matrix, propagating messages to form a first iteration message deck using a message propagation rule, generating a first iteration codebook using the first iteration message deck, recoding the first iteration message deck using the first iteration codebook, repeating the propagating, generating, and recoding steps for at least a second iteration, concatenating the message decks elementwise to form a final message deck, row sorting the final message deck to form a row sorted message deck, sorting rows of the row sorted message deck to form a table sorted message deck, and sorting cards of the table sorted message deck to form the invariant.

Abstract: According to some embodiments, a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag communicates additional information using a series of selective responses. For example, one or more sensors may be coupled to an RFID tag. The RFID tag responds to multiple RFID polls using a vector of selective responses to encode sensor state. A selective response may include a response with an identification code, a non-response, and a response with a different identification code.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for the treatment of a wound on a patient. The apparatus is capable of administering localized negative pressure therapy to the wound using a negative pressure source and a drain line for removing exudate from the wound. The apparatus is also capable of administering localized hyperbaric fluid therapy to the wound using a fluid source and a supply line for supplying fluid to the wound.