Abstract: This application describes a system to estimate the likelihood of glaucoma from fundus images. The system may include receiving an optic nerve head region of an original image. A variation to the optic nerve head region are applied. A first primary open angle glaucoma likelihood estimate based on the first varied optic nerve head region is generated using a trained convolutional neural network. A second primary open angle glaucoma likelihood estimate based on the second varied optic nerve head region is generated using a trained convolutional neural network. The first primary open angle glaucoma likelihood estimate and the second primary open angle glaucoma likelihood estimate are combined into a final primary open angle glaucoma likelihood estimate. The final primary open angle glaucoma likelihood estimate is presented to a user.

Abstract: A system and method is provided for proactive process intervention in manufacturing creped products via a chemical feed stage and a Yankee dryer stage. The method includes generating signals from a plurality of online sensors, corresponding to directly measured variables for respective process components such as, e.g., pH, conductivity, and Yankee blade vibration. Models are developed including retrievable information relating combinations of certain directly measured variables to respective quality characteristics of the creped product. The method further includes indirectly determining quality characteristics (e.g., softness, bulk) for the creped product, substantially in real time, based on, e.g., signals corresponding to directly measured variables, and optionally a predicted natural coating potential.

Abstract: An example wire feeder includes: a wire supply support configured to supply welding wire; a wire drive assembly configured to feed wire to a welding gun from the wire supply support; a support base defining a lower surface, the wire supply support and the wire drive assembly supported by the support base, the support base being pivotable from an operational position to a travel position; a handle at a first end of the support base; and at least one reduced friction element extending from a second end of the support base so that the support base is in contact with a support surface when the support base is in the operational position, and the reduced friction element is in engagement with the support surface and the support base is out of contact with the support surface when the support base is pivoted to the travel position.

Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for feeding welding wire for welding-type applications. The wire-feeder system comprises a spool hub configured to support a wire spool and a multiple-angle hub stand. The multiple-angle hub stand is configured to support the spool hub and the wire spool relative to a mounting surface. The multiple-angle hub stand comprises a lock configured to secure the spool hub relative to the mounting surface at one of a plurality of selectable angles.

Abstract: A system and method is provided for proactive process intervention in manufacturing creped products via a chemical feed stage and a Yankee dryer stage. The method includes generating signals from a plurality of online sensors, corresponding to directly measured variables for respective process components such as, e.g., pH, conductivity, and Yankee blade vibration. Models are developed including retrievable information relating combinations of certain directly measured variables to respective quality characteristics of the creped product. The method further includes indirectly determining quality characteristics (e.g., softness, bulk) for the creped product, substantially in real time, based on, e.g., signals corresponding to directly measured variables, and optionally a predicted natural coating potential.

Abstract: This application describes a system to estimate the likelihood of glaucoma from fundus images. The system may include receiving an optic nerve head region of an original image. A variation to the optic nerve head region are applied. A first primary open angle glaucoma likelihood estimate based on the first varied optic nerve head region is generated using a trained convolutional neural network. A second primary open angle glaucoma likelihood estimate based on the second varied optic nerve head region is generated using a trained convolutional neural network. The first primary open angle glaucoma likelihood estimate and the second primary open angle glaucoma likelihood estimate are combined into a final primary open angle glaucoma likelihood estimate. The final primary open angle glaucoma likelihood estimate is presented to a user.

Abstract: Welding power supplies and user interfaces for welding power supplies are disclosed. An example interface includes control circuitry configured to: in response to inputs from first, second, third, and fourth buttons, select a welding process, electrode wire type, electrode wire size, and shielding gas composition from respective sequences; select a welding program based on the selections; in response to input from the first input device, select a wire feed speed; based on the selected wire feed speed, automatically select a voltage based on a relationship between the wire feed speed and the voltage, the relationship based on at least one of the selected welding process, the electrode wire type, the electrode wire size, or the shielding gas composition; and control at least one of an output of power conversion circuitry based on the selected voltage, or a feed speed of a wire feeder based on the selected wire feed speed.

Abstract: The subject invention relates in part to the discovery of a spontaneous sunflower mutation. The subject invention involves an ‘early’ mutation and related inbred/hybrid development. The subject invention further provides a single dominant gene that confers earliness in sunflower inbred isolines and near isogenic hybrids. There is no known prior teaching or suggestion of this gene's utility for hybrid development in the industry. The subject indention also provides a new and distinctive sunflower inbred line designated H 120R. The invention includes seeds that possess this mutated gene, plants produced by growing these seeds, and progeny thereof that possess this mutated gene and the associated earliness trait. The subject invention also includes methods for producing such sunflower seeds and plants, including inbreds and hybrids. Such plants can be produced by, for example, crossing such an inbred line with itself or with another sunflower line.

Abstract: A torch assembly and welding system are disclosed. The torch assembly includes a handle section having a wire feeder attached thereto. A conduit having a barrel positioned thereabout is positioned between the handle section and a nozzle. The conduit communicates a shielding gas and a consumable weld wire from the handle section to the nozzle. A space is maintained between the barrel and the conduit and provides a thermal barrier therebetween.

Abstract: A wire feed assembly and torch and welding systems are disclosed. The wire feed assembly includes a motor drivingly connected to at least one roll of a pair of rolls. A controller is connected to the motor and is constructed to control the operation thereof. A knob is rotatably connected to the controller and facilitates an operator's adjustment of the controller. A collar is disposed between knob and the controller and is fixedly connected to the controller and engaged by the knob to resist movement of the knob and thereby adjustment of the controller.

Abstract: A torch and a welding system having a pair of gas paths are disclosed. The torch includes a wire feed assembly and is connectable to a welding-type power source and a source of shielding gas. A power signal suitable for welding applications and a shielding gas are communicated through the torch. The shielding gas is communicated through the torch by a pair of gas passages.

Abstract: A torch and a welder having a torch constructed to pull a consumable weld wire thereto are disclosed. The torch includes a wire feeder assembly having a first feed roll and a second feed roll. Operation of the feed rolls pulls a consumable weld wire to the torch. A lever selectively separates the first and the second feed rolls and is securable to allow a hands-free separation of the feed rolls.