Abstract: The present disclosure provides to encapsulate the distal components of a scope to form a distal cap assembly, which removes the need for adhesives and potting often used in conventional distal cap assemblies. In particular, the present disclosure provides a spline structure configured to hold the distal end components in a predefined arrangement. The spline structure, along with the distal end components, is inserted into a mold and the spline structure along with the distal end components is encapsulated (e.g., in a polymer using hot melt, or the like) to form a distal cap. The distal cap locks the distal end components into the spline structure and protects the distal end components from moisture and relative movement. As a benefit, the present encapsulation techniques and distal cap assembly is faster to manufacture and provides less room for error than conventional methods.

Abstract: A medical device includes an operating member, a hub, and an end effector. The operating member includes an actuation portion. The hub includes a channel receiving the actuation portion of the operating member. The actuation portion of the operating member moves within the channel. The end effector is movable between a closed configuration and an open configuration. Distal extension of the operating member transitions the end effector to the open configuration, and proximal retraction of the operating member transitions the end effector to the closed configuration. The medical device is formed through an additive manufacturing process.

Abstract: A carcass cleaning system. Specifically, a system for cleaning an animal carcass using potable water passed through an offline treatment system and the application of this treated water to the surface of the carcass, for example, by running through a bath or by spraying or nebulisation at or onto the surface of the carcass. The invention finds utility in the fields of butchery and slaughtering of animals in the preparation for sale as meat.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an elevator of a medical device comprises using an additive manufacturing method, forming a pivot portion at a proximal end of the elevator. The pivot portion tapers proximally such that a proximalmost end of the elevator is thinner than more distal portions of the pivot portion. The method further comprises using the additive manufacturing method, forming a body of the elevator that is distal to the pivot portion. The elevator body includes a surface configured to contact an instrument inserted in a working channel of the medical device.

Abstract: A method of making a vascular occlusion device may include cutting a tubular member to form an expandable frame including a first hub integrally formed with the expandable frame adjacent a first end of the expandable frame, and a plurality of longitudinally-oriented struts extending in a direction opposite the first end; heat-setting the expandable frame to define an expanded configuration of the expandable frame; sliding a constrainment member over the plurality of longitudinally-oriented struts, the constrainment member being formed using additive manufacturing technology; fixedly securing the constrainment member to the plurality of longitudinally-oriented struts to define a second hub of the expandable frame; and cutting the plurality of longitudinally-oriented struts adjacent the constrainment member and opposite the first end relative to the constrainment member.

Abstract: A carcass cleaning system. Specifically, a system for cleaning an animal carcass using potable water passed through an offline treatment system and the application of this treated water to the surface of the carcass, for example, by running through a bath or by spraying or nebulisation at or onto the surface of the carcass.

Abstract: A method of making a vascular occlusion device may include cutting a tubular member to form an expandable frame including a first hub integrally formed with the expandable frame adjacent a first end of the expandable frame, and a plurality of longitudinally-oriented struts extending in a direction opposite the first end; heat-setting the expandable frame to define an expanded configuration of the expandable frame; sliding a constrainment member over the plurality of longitudinally-oriented struts, the constrainment member being formed using additive manufacturing technology; fixedly securing the constrainment member to the plurality of longitudinally-oriented struts to define a second hub of the expandable frame; and cutting the plurality of longitudinally-oriented struts adjacent the constrainment member and opposite the first end relative to the constrainment member.

Abstract: Devices and methods are described for treating a mitral valve defect. The device described includes features that allow the device to conform to the actual pathology of the valve, rather than attempting to replicate a healthy valve (which the patient does not have). In this way, the device allows the patient's actual value to work as well as possible, given the valve's diseased condition. The actual pathology of the valve is accommodated by providing for multiple dimensions of adjustability of the device, including adjustability of the size (e.g., diameter) of the device as well as adjustability of the elevation or inclination of one portion of the device (e.g., the portion supporting the posterior leaflet) with respect to another portion of the device.

Abstract: Devices and methods are described for treating a mitral valve defect. The device described includes features that allow the device to conform to the actual pathology of the valve, rather than attempting to replicate a healthy valve (which the patient does not have). In this way, the device allows the patient's actual value to work as well as possible, given the valve's diseased condition. The actual pathology of the valve is accommodated by providing for multiple dimensions of adjustability of the device, including adjustability of the size (e.g., diameter) of the device as well as adjustability of the elevation or inclination of one portion of the device (e.g., the portion supporting the posterior leaflet) with respect to another portion of the device.

Abstract: A method for the preparation of a gum base or chewable entity comprises the step of treating a mixture comprising cereal protein, for example gluten, and water, optionally in combination with sugar, sugar substitute or other functional ingredient, at a hydrostatic pressure of at least 100 MPa for at least 2 mins. Generally, the mixture is pressure treated at an elevated pressure of at least 25° C. The temperature, pressure and treatment time may be varied provided that the combination of the three results in the modification of the viscoelastic properties of the mixture to resemble that of conventional chewing gum. The treatment time of the current invention is inversely related to the hydrostatic pressure and temperature of the treatment. Thus, if the pressure and/or the temperature are increased, the treatment time may be reduced.

Abstract: The current inventions relates to a strain of Lactobacillus amylovorus designated FST 2.11 as deposited under the accession no DSM 19280 on 13 Apr. 2007 in the DSMZ depository, and strains substantially similar thereto also encoding anti-fungal and bread antistaling properties and applications thereof.

Abstract: Control apparatus (1) for selectively applying a mains AC electrical supply (3) to an electrical appliance (4) in response to a remote signal received via a cellular telecommunications network comprises a housing (8) within which an electrical socket (14) for providing power to the appliance (4) is integrally formed. An electrical plug top (10) on a cable (12) extending from the housing (8) is provided for coupling to the mains supply (3). A switch circuit (15) under the control of a microcontroller (19) controls the mains supply (3) to the electrical socket (14). A communications circuit (20) which is adapted for communicating with a cellular telecommunications network receives SMS control messages, and the microcontroller (19) is responsive to the SMS control messages for in turn operating the switch circuit (15) to selectively switch the mains supply (3) to the appliance (4). A power supply circuit (28) independent of the mains supply (3) powers the control apparatus (1).

Abstract: A method of making an inkjet printhead comprises forming at least one ink ejection element 18, 36 on a surface 14 of a substrate 10, forming a slot 12 in the substrate to provide fluid communication between an ink supply and the ink ejection element, and subjecting the slotted substrate to an isotropic etch.

Abstract: A device and method to remove debris from marine chains such as anchor chains includes a control circuit, a housing through which a chain can pass, an electromagnet within the housing, and a cleaning medium to remove debris from the chain, the electromagnet and the cleaning medium cooperating to remove the debris.

Abstract: A metering pump includes an apparatus for adjusting the stroke length of a pump element. The apparatus comprises a lever having a cam which is contacted by the pump element.

Abstract: A control for a pump detects an operational characteristic thereof and applies power to a power unit in dependence upon the detected operational characteristic to automatically and electronically control pump priming and stroke length.

Abstract: A control for a pump detects an operational characteristic thereof and controls movement of a pump element based on the detected operational characteristic.