Abstract: Apparatus, system, and method embodiments provide a fractionation device for the fractionation or separation of blood or bone marrow aspirate (BMA) into one or more component layers and the efficient collection of layers of interest. The fractionation device includes a generally cylindrical sidewall, a top wall connected to an upper portion of the sidewall, a bottom wall connected to a lower portion of the sidewall, and an interior partition. The interior partition includes a sloped portion contacting the sidewall and a vertical portion contacting the top wall.

Abstract: Systems and methods for automatic redaction of sensitive information from video streams are disclosed. According to one embodiment, a method for automatic redaction of sensitive information from video streams may include: (1) receiving, by an image processing computer program executed by an electronic device, a video stream of an area; (2) identifying, by the image processing computer program, an object capable of having sensitive information thereon in the video stream of the area; and (3) redacting or obscuring, by the image processing computer program, the object in the video stream.

Abstract: A metallizing system is disclosed that includes a metallizing worktable configured to receive and rotate a worn workpiece, and a metallizing applicator movable towards and away from the metallizing worktable and including a flame spray torch configured to deposit a metallized layer of metal onto the worn workpiece as it rotates relative to the flame spray torch. A robot is configured to acquire and release the worn workpiece and to acquire and release the metallizing applicator, and to move the worn workpiece and the metallizing applicator. A related method of metallizing the worn workpiece to produce the metallized workpiece is also disclosed.

Abstract: Systems and methods for wayfinding in hazardous environments are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method for wayfinding in a hazardous environment may include: (1) receiving, at an emergency response computer program executed by an electronic device, a plurality of real time streams of data, each real time stream of data from a sensing device in an area; (2) detecting, by the emergency response computer program, an alarm condition in the area based on the real-time streams of data; (3) determining, by the emergency response computer program, that the alarm condition satisfies an alarm condition rule; (4) calculating, by the emergency response computer program, a plurality of routes to an egress point from the area; and (5) controlling, by the emergency response computer program, a digital signage in the area to display one of the plurality of routes the egress point.

Abstract: Implementations generally relate to access and usage of privileged credentials. In some implementations, a method includes receiving, from a mobile device, an access request for privileged credentials. The method further includes accessing one or more predetermined conditional access policies. The method further includes receiving location data associated with the mobile device. The method further includes performing a plurality of location-aware verification checks based on the one or more predetermined conditional access policies and the location data. The method further includes determining whether to grant or to deny the access request based on results from the plurality of location-aware verification checks.

Abstract: Apparatus, system, and method embodiments are disclosed providing a fractionation device for the fractionation or separation of blood or bone marrow aspirate (BMA) into one or more component layers and the efficient collection of layers of interest. The fractionation device includes a generally cylindrical sidewall, a top wall connected to an upper portion of the sidewall, a bottom wall connected to a lower portion of the sidewall, and an interior partition. The interior partition includes a sloped portion contacting the sidewall and a vertical portion contacting the top wall.

Abstract: Embodiments of negative pressure wound therapy systems, apparatuses, and methods for operating the systems and apparatuses are disclosed. In some embodiments, the apparatus includes a negative pressure source, a connector port, at least one switch, and a controller. The negative pressure source is connected through the connector port to either (i) a wound dressing having a canister configured to store fluid aspirated from the wound or (ii) a wound dressing without a canister between the connector port and the wound dressing. The controller determines, based on a signal received from the at least one switch, whether the canister is positioned in the fluid flow path and adjusts one or more operational parameters of negative pressure wound therapy based on the determination. The switch is activated by the connection of either the canister or canisterless wound dressing to the apparatus.

Abstract: The teachings herein relate to sound damping materials and particularly to sound damping materials for castings. The sound damping material includes a surface layer including an elastomer and a filler. Preferably the filler includes glass or ceramic beads. The surface layer preferably has a textured surface for contacting with the casting. Preferably the filler has a diameter that provides or contributes to the textured surface. For example, a portion of the filler may have a diameter that is greater than the average thickness of the surface layer. The sound damping material includes one or more metallic layers, preferably for applying a force to a surface of the casting. The sound damping material preferably includes two metallic layers that are separated by a core polymeric layer.

Abstract: Embodiments of negative pressure wound therapy systems, apparatuses, and methods for operating the systems and apparatuses are disclosed. In some embodiments, the apparatus includes a negative pressure source, a connector port, at least one switch, and a controller. The negative pressure source is connected through the connector port to either (i) a wound dressing having a canister configured to store fluid aspirated from the wound or (ii) a wound dressing without a canister between the connector port and the wound dressing. The controller determines, based on a signal received from the at least one switch, whether the canister is positioned in the fluid flow path and adjusts one or more operational parameters of negative pressure wound therapy based on the determination. The switch is activated by the connection of either the canister or canisterless wound dressing to the apparatus.

Abstract: This invention relates to a magnesium alloy comprising: (a) 1.32-1.8 w1% Gd, (b) 2-3.6 w1% Nd, (c) 0.55-0.7 w1% Zr, (d) 0.20-0.40 w1% Zn, and (d) at least 85 wi % Mg, wherein the ratio of Gd:Nd (wt %) is 0.40-0.63. The invention also relates to an aircraft component comprising the magnesium alloy, as well as a to a method for producing the magnesium alloy.

Abstract: A continuous flow centrifuge bowl includes a rotatable outer body, and a top and bottom core that are rotatable with the outer body. The bottom core has a wall extending proximally from a bottom wall. The proximally extending wall is radially outward from at least a portion of the top core and, together with the top core, defines a primary separation region in which initial separation of the whole blood occurs. The bowl may also have a secondary separation region located between the top core and the outer body, and a rotary seal that couples an inlet port and two outlet ports to the outer body. The inlet port may be connected to an inlet tube that extends distally into a whole blood introduction region. Additionally, one of the outlet ports may be connected to an extraction tube that extends into a region below the bottom core.

Abstract: Systems and methods for wayfinding in hazardous environments are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method for wayfinding in a hazardous environment may include: (1) receiving, at an emergency response computer program executed by an electronic device, a plurality of real time streams of data, each real time stream of data from a sensing device in an area; (2) detecting, by the emergency response computer program, an alarm condition in the area based on the real-time streams of data; (3) determining, by the emergency response computer program, that the alarm condition satisfies an alarm condition rule; (4) calculating, by the emergency response computer program, a plurality of routes to an egress point from the area; and (5) controlling, by the emergency response computer program, a digital signage in the area to display one of the plurality of routes the egress point.

Abstract: Implementations generally relate to access and usage of privileged credentials. In some implementations, a method includes receiving, from a mobile device, an access request for privileged credentials. The method further includes accessing one or more predetermined conditional access policies. The method further includes receiving location data associated with the mobile device. The method further includes performing a plurality of location-aware verification checks based on the one or more predetermined conditional access policies and the location data. The method further includes determining whether to grant or to deny the access request based on results from the plurality of location-aware verification checks.

Abstract: Systems and methods for wayfinding in hazardous environments are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method for wayfinding in a hazardous environment may include: (1) receiving, at an emergency response computer program executed by an electronic device, a plurality of real time streams of data, each real time stream of data from a sensing device in an area; (2) detecting, by the emergency response computer program, an alarm condition in the area based on the real-time streams of data; (3) determining, by the emergency response computer program, that the alarm condition satisfies an alarm condition rule; (4) calculating, by the emergency response computer program, a plurality of routes to an egress point from the area; and (5) controlling, by the emergency response computer program, a digital signage in the area to display one of the plurality of routes the egress point.

Abstract: A device for sealing an aperture in a tissue includes: a foot including a distal portion configured to be disposed distal to the tissue when the device is implanted in a position to seal the aperture; and a flexible wing positionable against a distal surface of the tissue adjacent the aperture such that the flexible wing is disposed between the distal portion of the foot and the distal surface adjacent the aperture.

Abstract: A sanitization system includes a plurality of light distribution hubs spaced along a longitudinal frame. Each hub includes a plurality of light emitting modules (e.g., LED chip-on-board) configured to deliver a predetermined type of light (e.g, UVC) to a target surface for a variable or predetermined amount of time at a variable or predetermined intensity to at least partially disinfect and/or sanitize the target surface. The target surface may be an interior surface of a medical imaging device, such as an inwardly facing bore surface and/or patient support surface of an MRI or CT scanner.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide systems, apparatus, methods and/or the like for generating a resource distribution hub using for fully electronic resource distribution by using mobile device application designed to interface with an embedded Near-Field Communication (NFC) tag in a resource distribution instrument that stores instructions for processing the resource distribution authorization information. The holder (i.e., resource provider) of the resource distribution instrument can use the resource distribution instrument to communicate to a mobile communication device having an NFC reader to read the instructions and process a resource distribution according to the parameters of the mobile device application. As such, the holder (i.e., resource provider) of the resource distribution request can process the resource distribution without having to issue a credentials, aliases, pin codes, and the like conventionally used to authorizes the distribution of resources to the resource requester.

Abstract: A method performs location-based multi-factor authentication. The method includes a mobile device that receives a first set of authentication credentials provided by a user, and transmits the first set of authentication credentials to an authentication server, which verifies the first set of authentication credentials. The authentication server transmits verified first factor authentication to the mobile device that sends a request for second factor authentication to an authentication system, which causes the mobile device to scan identifier information associated with a secure device, the secure device then sending a second set of authentication credentials to the authentication system. The authentication system verifies the second set of credentials system and transmits verified second factor authentication to the authentication server, which subsequently grants final authentication based on the verified first factor authentication and the verified second factor authentication.

Abstract: An apparatus for measuring pressure within a fluid path includes a housing defining the structure of the apparatus. The housing includes a fluid path that extends through the housing and allows a fluid to pass through the housing. The apparatus also includes a first volume chamber that is in fluid communication with the fluid path and has a first volume chamber opening, and a second volume chamber with a second volume chamber opening that is less than the first volume chamber opening. A diaphragm separates the first volume chamber from the second volume chamber and fluidly disconnects the second volume chamber from the fluid path. The diaphragm deforms based upon the pressure within the fluid path. The apparatus also includes an interface that is connectable to a pressure sensor, and the second volume chamber is in fluid communication with the interface.

Abstract: A continuous flow centrifuge bowl includes a rotatable outer body, and a top and bottom core that are rotatable with the outer body. The bottom core has a wall extending proximally from a bottom wall. The proximally extending wall is radially outward from at least a portion of the top core and, together with the top core, defines a primary separation region in which initial separation of the whole blood occurs. The bowl may also have a secondary separation region located between the top core and the outer body, and a rotary seal that couples an inlet port and two outlet ports to the outer body. The inlet port may be connected to an inlet tube that extends distally into a whole blood introduction region. Additionally, one of the outlet ports may be connected to an extraction tube that extends into a region below the bottom core.