Abstract: This disclosure describes systems, methods, and devices related to a smart transformer devices. A device may receive a power input, wherein the power input includes a voltage input and a phase input. The device may then determine whether the phase input is single-phase or three-phase, wherein the power input is converted into three-phase responsive to a determination that the phase input is single-phase. The device may further determine whether the voltage input is between a first voltage and a second voltage. Responsive to a determination that the voltage input is between the first voltage and the second voltage, the device may route the power input through a plurality of transformer coils to produce a power output.

Abstract: One or more techniques and/or systems are disclosed for an air operated double diaphragm pump with a selectably removable valve body for convenient repair and maintenance. The pump may include an inlet, an outlet, and first and second diaphragm chamber housings. Each first and second diaphragm chamber housings defines a diaphragm chamber. A valve body housing is arranged between the first and second diaphragm chamber housings. A valve body is arranged within the valve body housing, is in fluid communication with the diaphragm chambers of the first and second diaphragm chamber housings, and includes pilot signal ports, diaphragm chamber inlet ports, and chamber exhaust ports that are all accessible on a signal surface of the valve body. The signal surface may be on a same side of the valve body. To stabilize the pump during repair and maintenance, stabilizing feet may project from outer edges of the diaphragm chamber housings.

Abstract: One or more systems are disclosed for a diaphragm pump. The diaphragm pump includes a valve inlet portion elongated in a first direction along a longitudinal axis, and a valve outlet portion coupled to the valve inlet portion. A ball check valve is arranged between the valve inlet portion and the valve outlet portion. The ball check valve includes a sealing ring arranged over the valve inlet portion, and a ball arranged over the sealing ring. The ball is configured to move between a seated position and an unseated position, wherein a central axis of the ball extends through a center of the ball and in the first direction, wherein the central axis is coincident with the longitudinal axis when the ball is in the seated position, and wherein the central axis is offset from the longitudinal axis when the ball is in the unseated position.

Abstract: This disclosure describes systems, methods, and devices related to a smart transformer devices. A device may receive a power input, wherein the power input includes a voltage input and a phase input. The device may then determine whether the phase input is single-phase or three-phase, wherein the power input is converted into three-phase responsive to a determination that the phase input is single-phase. The device may further determine whether the voltage input is between a first voltage and a second voltage. Responsive to a determination that the voltage input is between the first voltage and the second voltage, the device may route the power input through a plurality of transformer coils to produce a power output.

Abstract: Described herein are methods and composition for diagnosing and evaluating the treatment of depression using one or more biomarker metabolites for the diagnosis and monitoring treatment efficacy. In one aspect, the biomarker metabolites can be used to screen subjects for the likelihood of developing depression, the diagnosis thereof, monitoring the efficacy of treatment, and evaluating a subject's propensity for responding to treatment.

Abstract: Materials and methods for treating major depressive disorder by modulating the aryl hydrocarbon receptor system are provided herein.

Abstract: Materials and methods for treating major depressive disorder by modulating the aryl hydrocarbon receptor system are provided herein.

Abstract: The present embodiments describe an endograft having one or more apertures, and methods for constructing the same. In one example, an endograft comprises a proximal region having a proximal opening, and a distal region having first and second apertures separated by a partition. A body portion having a lumen is disposed between the proximal region and distal region, and has a central longitudinal axis. At least one of the first and second apertures is oriented oblique to the central longitudinal axis.

Abstract: A portable liquid oxygen (LOX) storage/delivery apparatus is provided, including an insulated (LOX) container having an interior, a bottom portion and a sidewall, the sidewall including a first side portion—and a second side portion, both extending between the top portion and the bottom portion, and a port system in communication with the interior of the container for charging the container and for withdrawing LOX and gaseous oxygen from the container. The gaseous oxygen is withdrawn from the container through a first outlet and LOX is withdrawn from the container through a second outlet.

Abstract: The specification and drawings describe and show one preferred embodiment or a small number of preferred embodiments of the present invention in the form of a container constructed from or lined with a material comprising a copolymer of acrylonitrile, methyl acrylate, and butadiene, said container defining an interior space constructed to contain therein, external to a patient's body, an inhalation anesthetic; and a volume of sevoflurane contained in said interior space defined by said container. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract which will allow a searcher or other reader quickly to ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the appended issued claims.

Abstract: A vehicle navigation system includes a vehicle route information display device having a travel route information presenting section, a user input receiving section, an image downloading section and an image displaying section. The travel route information presenting section is configured to present a user with a travel route of a host vehicle from a starting position to a destination position and point of interest data associated with the travel route. The user input receiving section is configured to receive a user selection input selecting a photographic image associated with the point of interest data to be viewed. The image downloading section is configured to wirelessly download the photographic image from an external server in response to the user selection input. The image displaying section is configured to selectively display the photographic image in response to a user display input selecting display of the photographic image.

Abstract: A system for anchoring an endoluminal prosthesis comprises a barb. The barb comprises a base, a retractable body extending distally from the base towards a distal anchor, and a hinge disposed between the base and the anchor and spaced apart from the base. The anchor pivots about the hinge between a retracted configuration and an extended configuration. Additional devices, systems, and methods are disclosed.

Abstract: A vehicle navigation system includes a vehicle route information display device having a travel route information presenting section, a user input receiving section, an image downloading section and an image displaying section. The travel route information presenting section is configured to present a user with a travel route of a host vehicle from a starting position to a destination position and point of interest data associated with the travel route. The user input receiving section is configured to receive a user selection input selecting a photographic image associated with the point of interest data to be viewed. The image downloading section is configured to wirelessly download the photographic image from an external server in response to the user selection input. The image displaying section is configured to selectively display the photographic image in response to a user display input selecting display of the photographic image.

Abstract: A medical grasping device (1) has an elongate control member (9) with a grasping member (17) proximal to its distal tip. An outer sheath (3) with a passageway therethrough surrounds the elongate control member and is relatively movable with respect to the control member. A control assembly (2) disposed at a proximal end of said outer sheath has a fixed handle (5) and a sliding handle (7) and the proximal end of the elongate control member is fixed to the sliding handle to move the control member. The grasping member (17) has a plurality of pre-formed wire loops (50, 52, 54, 56) which self-deploy transversely upon emerging from said distal end of said outer sheath. Each wire loop is fastened to substantially opposite sides of the elongate control member so that each of said wire loops is substantially semi-circular upon full deployment and the respective ends (27, 29) of each wire loop extend substantially in opposite directions from the elongate control member.

Abstract: An introduction system and method of use is provided. The introduction system includes a catheter assembly, a member, and a tactile indicator. The member is configured to be introduced through the catheter assembly and the tactile indicator is configured to provide a tactile sensory input when the member reaches a predetermined position relative to the catheter assembly. As such, the tactile indicator provides increased resistance to the relative motion between the member and catheter assembly when the member reaches the predetermined position.

Abstract: A filter to capture blood clots includes a hub with a passageway through which a wire guide is received. The filter also includes a plurality of primary struts and a plurality of secondary struts that extend from the hub. Each primary strut terminates with a hook to anchor the filter in the blood vessel when the filter is deployed in the blood vessel. The secondary struts center the filter in the blood vessel as the secondary struts engage the interior of the blood vessel during deployment of the filter in the vessel.

Abstract: A high-efficiency liquid oxygen (LOX) storage/delivery system utilizes a portable LOX/delivery apparatus with a portable LOX container. A portable-unit LOX transfer connector is connected to the portable LOX container and is connectable to a main source of LOX in a primary reservoir LOX container. A portable-unit oxygen gas transfer connector is provided for transferring oxygen gas from the portable LOX container to an oxygen gas delivery device for delivering oxygen gas to a patient. An inter-unit oxygen gas transfer connector also is provided for connecting the portable apparatus to a stationary source of oxygen gas in the primary reservoir container, for transferring oxygen gas to the portable apparatus. A portable-unit primary relief valve is connected to the portable LOX container for venting oxygen gas out of the portable LOX container when pressure in the portable LOX container reaches a predetermined level.

Abstract: A portable liquid oxygen (LOX) storage/delivery apparatus is provided, including an insulated (LOX) container having an interior, a bottom portion and a sidewall, the sidewall including a first side portion and a second side portion, both extending between the top portion and the bottom portion, and a port system in communication with the interior of the container for charging the container and for withdrawing LOX and gaseous oxygen from the container. The gaseous oxygen is withdrawn from the container through a first outlet and LOX is withdrawn from the container through a second outlet.

Abstract: A catheter assembly for use in extracorporeal treatment of a bodily fluid. The catheter assembly includes a catheter body having an outer tubular member and an inner tubular member. At least one of the tubular members includes an expansion member, such as a malecot, for centering the catheter assembly in a body vessel. Body fluid is withdrawn from the vessel, and passed through one of the tubular members to a treatment instrument, such as a dialyzer. Treated fluid from the treatment instrument is then passed through the other tubular member and returned to the body vessel through one or more openings in said other tubular member.

Abstract: The present invention is an air sleeve that has a tubular shape with opposing sleeve ends. At least one reinforcing ply extends from one sleeve end to the opposing sleeve end; the reinforcing ply has cords encapsulated in a ply coat compound and at least one end of the reinforcing ply terminates in one air sleeve end. According to the present invention, a reinforcement means is spaced from the end of the reinforcing ply by a distance greater than the ply coat compound.