Abstract: A system may measure, via a functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS) device, a first set of measurements of a prefrontal cortex region of a patient. The system may perform, via a transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) device, TMS treatment to the prefrontal cortex region for therapeutic effect. The fNIRS device may measure a second set of measurements of the prefrontal cortex region. The system includes a processor to determine an applied dosing of the TMS treatment based on the first set of measurements and/or the second set of measurements. The system may output control feedback to the TMS device or visualization to a display to adjust one or more parameters or localization of the TMS treatment based on the applied dosing. The system personalizes the treatment dosing of TMS more accurately over the prefrontal cortex by calibrating the dose to the prefrontal cortex based on measurements from the fNIRS device.

Abstract: A device may include a transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) device configured to generate a localized magnetic field waveform at a brain region. A device may include an acoustic controller configured to generate an audio waveform having at least one of rhythm, harmonic element, or melodic element synchronized to the localized magnetic field waveform. In various implementations, the brain region is a motor cortex of a patient. The device can evoke or produce neurostimulation effects through acoustic stimulation (e.g., music) through classical (or Pavlovian) conditioning paired in combination with synchronized transcranial magnetic stimulation output. The device can be used to extend the effects of neuromodulation, thus reducing the burden of in-patient visits (for procedural neurostimulation), reducing battery life demand of implanted devices, or simply improving the patient experience with achieving benefits (i.e., by listening to music versus unnatural sensory sensations with neurostimulation).

Abstract: A catheter assembly configured for use with a male luer is provided herein. The catheter assembly can comprise a catheter hub having an interior chamber and a valve located in the interior chamber. The valve can comprise a distal portion, a proximal portion, and a sidewall extending therebetween to define a valve interior. The valve can include a barrier layer having a concave shape that extends in the valve interior from the sidewall at the distal portion. The barrier layer can have at least one slit extending therethrough that is in a normally closed configuration to prevent a fluid from passing through the barrier layer. The catheter assembly can further comprise a sealing ring located circumferentially at a distal end of the valve distally to the barrier layer. The sealing ring can form a seal between the valve and the interior chamber at the distal end.

Abstract: A catheter assembly configured for use with a male luer is provided herein. The catheter assembly can comprise a catheter hub having an interior chamber and a valve located in the interior chamber. The valve can comprise a distal portion, a proximal portion, and a sidewall extending therebetween to define a valve interior. The valve can include a barrier layer having a concave shape that extends in the valve interior from the sidewall at the distal portion. The barrier layer can have at least one slit extending therethrough that is in a normally closed configuration to prevent a fluid from passing through the barrier layer. The catheter assembly can further comprise a sealing ring located circumferentially at a distal end of the valve distally to the barrier layer. The sealing ring can form a seal between the valve and the interior chamber at the distal end.

Abstract: A washing appliance for efficient and through cleaning of medical devices and methods of using the appliance are disclosed. The appliance can clean exteriors of medical devices, and lumens of devices comprising a lumen such as cathlab devices.

Abstract: A collapsible fire ring product and associated methodology are described. The fire ring product (100) includes flat panels (102) connected by hinges (106). The panels (102) are formed from an inflammable material such as steel. The hinges (106) may be positioned in a space between adjacent panels (102) or may be provided adjacent to the inner faces or outer faces of adjacent panels (102). In the latter case, successive hinges may alternate between the inner faces and outer faces of the panels to allow the panels to collapse in an accordion configuration for storage or carrying. The hinges also allow the panels to be deployed in an extended configuration to form the fire ring. One of the panels (102) may define a spine (108) that extends across the combined thickness of the panels in the collapsed configuration. A detachable or fixed handle (104) may be attached to the spine (108).

Abstract: A washing appliance for efficient and through cleaning of medical devices and methods of using the appliance are disclosed. The appliance can clean exteriors of medical devices, and lumens of devices comprising a lumen such as cathlab devices.

Abstract: A catheter assembly configured for use with a male luer is provided herein. The catheter assembly can comprise a catheter hub having an interior chamber and a valve located in the interior chamber. The valve can comprise a distal portion, a proximal portion, and a sidewall extending therebetween to define a valve interior. The valve can include a barrier layer having a concave shape that extends in the valve interior from the sidewall at the distal portion. The barrier layer can have at least one slit extending therethrough that is in a normally closed configuration to prevent a fluid from passing through the barrier layer. The catheter assembly can further comprise a sealing ring located circumferentially at a distal end of the valve distally to the barrier layer. The sealing ring can form a seal between the valve and the interior chamber at the distal end.

Abstract: Systems and methods for authenticating a user using a voice activated device. The method includes receiving first data representing a user identifier corresponding to a user and second data representing a device identifier corresponding to the voice activated device. The method further includes determining user metadata corresponding to the user identifier and a device audio type corresponding to the device identifier. The method also includes calculating a risk score based on the user metadata. The method further includes calculating a length of spoken voice utterance based on the calculated risk score. The method also includes receiving and processing third data representing a spoken voice utterance having the calculated length corresponding to the user using the voice activated device. The method further includes validating the user in response to determining that the processed third data substantially matches the voiceprint associated with the user.

Abstract: A computerized method is provided for digitally signing a digital document related to a transaction request from a customer. The method includes receiving, by a computing device, data related to the transaction request from the customer via a web-based interface. Receipt of the transaction data initiates a request session. The method also includes recording during the request session a voice signature sample from the customer via the web-based user interface and verifying the customer for the transaction request by comparing the voice signature sample with a stored voice print of the customer. Further, a consolidated record for the transaction request is generated that includes the transaction data and the transaction result. The digital document is populated with the transaction data if the customer is verified, where the digital document is treated as being digitally signed by the customer.

Abstract: An apparatus having a longitudinal axis and an upper surface for supporting an individual at least partially positioned on a bed or other support structure, such as, for example, a bed within a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machine, is disclosed. The individual can have hips, legs and an upper back. The apparatus comprises a bladder that is configured to be positioned beneath the hips of the individual. The bladder has a first end and an opposed second end that is spaced from the first end along the longitudinal axis. The bladder is configured to expand upon receiving air from an air supply in order to elevate the hips of the individual relative to the upper back of the individual. A valve is in fluid communication with the bladder. The valve is configured to selectively allow air from the air supply into the bladder. The apparatus can be nonferrous.

Abstract: An aircraft landing gear structure includes a strut assembly and a wheel assembly operatively coupled to the strut assembly. The strut assembly includes an upper tubular housing and a lower tubular housing configured to be longitudinally translated with respect to the upper tubular housing such that the overall length of the strut assembly is transitioned between an extended configuration and a retracted configuration for stowage during flight. The wheel assembly includes a forward link pivotally coupled to the upper tubular housing and a truck beam that is pivotally coupled to the lower tubular housing such that translation of the lower tubular housing with respect to the upper tubular housing causes pivoting of the forward link and the truck beam with respect to one another, thereby tilting and/or raising a wheel of the wheel assembly with respect to the upper tubular housing.

Abstract: An instrument for facilitating transseptal delivery of a cardiac therapeutic device is positionable in a left ventricle. The instrument includes an elongate shaft having a tubular lumen, the shaft having a proximal portion and a distal portion actively steerable between a generally straight position and a curved position. An external pull wire and an internal pull wire are each actuatable to move the distal portion to the curved position. The external pull wire extends internally through the proximal portion of the shaft and longitudinally along the exterior of the distal portion of the shaft, while the internal pull wire extends internally through the proximal portion of the shaft adjacent to the external pull wire, and extends internally through the distal portion of the shaft.

Abstract: A computing system can integrate fleet vehicles of a fleet operator into a rideshare network to increase utilization of the fleet vehicles, optimize fleet size for fleet operators, and supplement the fleet vehicles with the rideshare network during peak periods to service the rider base of the fleet operator.

Abstract: A conduit for creating a passage from a right atrium to a left atrium, through a mitral valve into the left ventricle, and to provide a passage from the left ventricle into the aortic valve. The conduit includes an elongate tubular member having a shaft with a proximal section and a distal loop section at a distal end of the proximal section. The distal loop section includes a proximal curve, a distal curve, a generally straight segment extending between the curves, and a distal tip. The shaft in the distal loop section curves back on itself so that proximal curve is formed by a part of the shaft that is closer along the length of the shaft to the distal tip.

Abstract: A connector device has male and female parts with respective coaxial passageways. An external screwthread of a collet engages an internal screwthread on the female part and relative rotation between those screwthreads causes engagement of the female and male parts. A slot in the collet extends longitudinally and is open at both ends to enable the collet to be splayed as a split collet. A wedge located between the male part and the collet is displaceable longitudinally to splay the collet and lock the male and female parts in a sealing engagement. The connector includes a ring surrounding the end of the collet remote from the engagement between the male and female parts to resist splaying of the collet at that end. The connector without the male and female parts may also be used for connecting other such male and female parts.

Abstract: Systems and methods for authenticating a user using an interactive voice response application. The method includes receiving data representing a spoken voice utterance corresponding to a user of an interactive voice response application. The method further includes processing the data representing the spoken voice utterance based on a length and a quality of the spoken voice utterance. The method also includes comparing the processed data representing the spoken voice utterance and a voiceprint associated with the user. The method further includes generating a security token in response to determining that the processed data representing the spoken voice utterance substantially matches the voiceprint associated with the user. The method also includes receiving the security token from the interactive voice application and validating the security token corresponding to the user in response to determining that the security token matches a security token generated by a server computing device.

Abstract: A system and method used to deliver a percutaneous ventricular assist device (pVAD) or other cardiac therapeutic device to a site within the heart, such as a site at the aortic valve. A flexible device is percutaneously introduced into a vasculature of a patient and positioned to run from a femoral vein, through the heart via a transseptal puncture, and to a femoral artery. The venous-side end of the flexible device is withdrawn out the venous vasculature superior to the heart, and a pVAD is secured to the flexible device. The pVAD is pushed in a distal direction while the arterial-side end of the flexible device is pulled in the proximal direction to advance the pVAD to the target site. A left ventricle redirector aids in orienting the pVAD and preventing migration of the flexible member towards delicate structures of the heart during advancement of the pVAD.

Abstract: A sensor includes a photodiode disposed in a semiconductor material to receive light and convert the light into charge, and a first floating diffusion coupled to the photodiode to receive the charge. A second floating diffusion is coupled to the photodiode to receive the charge, and a first transfer transistor is coupled to transfer the charge from the photodiode into the first floating diffusion. A second transfer transistor is coupled to transfer the charge from the photodiode into the second floating diffusion, and an inductor is coupled between a first gate terminal of the first transfer transistor and a second gate terminal of the second transfer transistor. The inductor, the first gate terminal, and the second gate terminal form a resonant circuit.

Abstract: A conduit for creating a passage from a right atrium to a left atrium, through a mitral valve into the left ventricle, and to provide a passage from the left ventricle into the aortic valve. The conduit includes an elongate tubular member having a shaft with a proximal section and a distal loop section at a distal end of the proximal section. The distal loop section includes a proximal curve, a distal curve, a generally straight segment extending between the curves, and a distal tip. The shaft in the distal loop section curves back on itself so that proximal curve is formed by a part of the shaft that is closer along the length of the shaft to the distal tip.