Abstract: One variation of a method for accessing medication parameters for prescription medications includes: reading a unique identifier from a medication cartridge installed in a medication dispenser; based on the unique identifier and a dispenser identifier assigned to the medication dispenser, confirming assignment of the medication cartridge to the medication dispenser; based on the dispenser identifier, retrieving medication parameters for a medication contained in the medication cartridge; and at the medication dispenser, outputting a dynamic visual queue to consume a dose of the medication from the medication cartridge during a medication window, the medication window of a duration based on the medication parameters.

Abstract: Systems for delivering material through an open beak to a digestive tract of a bird and methods of using the same are described herein. Beak opening apparatus and methods of using the same are also described herein.

Abstract: A new wiring and power and communications system for an automobile that includes a plurality of devices, wherein the devices are connected to a backbone section that has an outer sheathing, a first conductor disposed within the outer sheathing, a second conductor disposed within the outer sheathing, a pair of inner sheathing members disposed within the outer sheathing and located on opposing sides of the at least one conductor, the inner sheathing members configured to electrically insulate the first conductor from the second conductor, and a shield member disposed within the outer sheathing.

Abstract: A new wiring and power and communications system for an automobile that includes a plurality of devices, wherein the devices are connected to a backbone section that has an outer sheathing, a first conductor disposed within the outer sheathing, a second conductor disposed within the outer sheathing, a pair of inner sheathing members disposed within the outer sheathing and located on opposing sides of the at least one conductor, the inner sheathing members configured to electrically insulate the first conductor from the second conductor, and a shield member disposed within the outer sheathing.

Abstract: A method for connecting a cable with an electronic device is provided. The cable has multiple conductors of a first thickness, and the electronic device has multiple metal pads of a second thickness. The method includes removing a sheathing over the multiple conductors of the cable to expose the plurality of conductors. The method includes placing the exposed multiple conductors of the cable over the multiple metal pads of the electronic device. The method further includes focusing a laser beam over a portion of the multiple conductors, such that the laser beam welds each conductor to a corresponding metal pad.

Abstract: A new wiring and power and communications system for an automobile that includes a plurality of devices, wherein the devices are connected to a backbone section that has an outer sheathing, a first conductor disposed within the outer sheathing, a second conductor disposed within the outer sheathing, a pair of inner sheathing members disposed within the outer sheathing and located on opposing sides of the at least one conductor, the inner sheathing members configured to electrically insulate the first conductor from the second conductor, and a shield member disposed within the outer sheathing.

Abstract: One variation of a method for accessing medication parameters for prescription medications includes: reading a unique identifier from a medication cartridge installed in a medication dispenser; based on the unique identifier and a dispenser identifier assigned to the medication dispenser, confirming assignment of the medication cartridge to the medication dispenser; based on the dispenser identifier, retrieving medication parameters for a medication contained in the medication cartridge; and at the medication dispenser, outputting a dynamic visual queue to consume a dose of the medication from the medication cartridge during a medication window, the medication window of a duration based on the medication parameters.

Abstract: One variation of a system for tracking medication adherence by a user includes: a medication device configured to receive a set of pills, to output a dynamic visual queue to consume a pill from the set of pills throughout a medication window, to detect dispensation of a pill during a medication window, and to broadcast confirmation of a medication event in response to detection of dispensation of a pill; and a native medication tracking application configured to execute on a computing device, to generate parameters of the medication window based on a medication type of the set of pills and historical medication consumption data of the user, to upload the parameters of the medication window to the medication device, and to receive confirmation of a medication event from the medication device.

Abstract: A steerable intraluminal medical device is described for use in navigating small diameter and curving arteries. The device includes a control handle that adjusts the direction of deflection of the tip throughout a 360° range of motion around the axis on the distal end. An optional locking mechanism is provided to maintain the desired angle of deflection during an intravascular procedure.

Abstract: A steerable intraluminal medical device is described for use in navigating small diameter and curving arteries. The device includes a control handle that adjusts the direction of deflection of the tip throughout a 360° range of motion around the axis on the distal end. An optional locking mechanism is provided to maintain the desired angle of deflection during an intravascular procedure.

Abstract: A pizza cutter has a body portion, a front cutting wheel rotatably coupled to the body portion, and a rear cutting wheel rotatably coupled to the body portion. The front cutting wheel and the rear cutting wheel are aligned in a cutting direction. A top of the body portion opposite the front cutting wheel and the rear cutting wheel has a graspable handle. Adjacent to the handle and positioned generally over the front cutting wheel and/or the rear cutting wheel the body portion is provided with an upswept corner. The body portion also provides a front cutting wheel well and a rear cutting wheel well with the front cutting wheel well covering a portion of one side of the front cutting wheel, the rear cutting wheel well covering a portion of one side of the rear cutting, and the opposite sides of the front cutting wheel and the rear cutting wheel remain exposed.

Abstract: A pizza cutter has a body portion, a front cutting wheel rotatably coupled to the body portion, and a rear cutting wheel rotatably coupled to the body portion. The front cutting wheel and the rear cutting wheel are aligned in a cutting direction. A top of the body portion opposite the front cutting wheel and the rear cutting wheel has a graspable handle. Adjacent to the handle and positioned generally over the front cutting wheel and/or the rear cutting wheel the body portion is provided with an upswept corner. The body portion also provides a front cutting wheel well and a rear cutting wheel well with the front cutting wheel well covering a portion of one side of the front cutting wheel, the rear cutting wheel well covering a portion of one side of the rear cutting, and the opposite sides of the front cutting wheel and the rear cutting wheel remain exposed.