Abstract: Prosthetic valves that include support arms extending from support posts thereof, and methods for utilizing such prosthetic valves, are disclosed herein. As one example, a prosthetic valve can include an annular frame movable between a radially compressed state and a radially expanded state, and at least one support arm. The frame can include a plurality of support posts, each extending between a post inflow end and an opposite post outflow end. The support arm can extend from a corresponding support post, and terminate at a free-ended tip which is biased radially away from the corresponding support post.

Abstract: Outer skirts for a prosthetic heart valve are disclosed. As one example, a prosthetic heart valve can include an annular frame and an outer skirt disposed around an outer surface of the frame. The outer skirt can include a first portion comprising a polymeric material and a second portion comprising a fabric, where the polymeric material has a greater thromboresistance than the fabric.

Abstract: A prosthetic heart valve can include a radially expandable and compressible annular frame, a valvular structure, and a commissure cover. The frame can include a plurality of struts defining the annular frame, and a plurality of commissure support structures each defining a commissure opening positioned along a circumference of the annular frame. The valvular structure can be mounted within the frame, the valvular structure including a plurality of commissures each extending radially through a respective commissure opening to attach the valvular structure to the frame, each commissure having an outflow edge that extends from a radial outer surface of the frame. The commissure cover can be disposed at least partially over the outflow edge of the commissure and can define a ramped surface that extends from the radial outer surface of the frame to a radial outer surface of the commissure.

Abstract: This disclosure is directed to prosthetic heart valves and actuation assemblies for prosthetic heart valves having actuators extending through actuation brackets secured to a prosthetic heart valve frame. In some examples, each actuator extends through and is pivotable relative to two actuation brackets secured to the inner surface of the prosthetic heart valve frame. In other examples, each actuator extends through and is pivotable relative to a vertically extending post of the frame. In this way, the actuators may move angularly relative to the longitudinal axis of the frame during the radial expansion and compression of the prosthetic heart valve. This may prevent bending and buckling of the actuators during the deployment of the prosthetic heart valve.

Abstract: A method of operating a generator set is disclosed. The method includes generating a current using a generator set, and stepping down the generated current to a stepped down current, using an internal current transformer. The method includes measuring the stepped down current using a current meter that may generate a current signal representative of the stepped down current. Further, the method includes generating a root-mean-square (RMS) value using a plurality of current values associated with the current signal. The method also includes generating a modified RMS value, using the current values that are greater than a predetermined current value. The method includes determining a measured value of the current generated by the generator set based on the RMS value and the modified RMS value. In addition, the method includes adjusting an operation of the generator set when the measured value exceeds an over-current threshold.

Abstract: A method of operating a generator set is disclosed. The method includes generating a current using a generator set, and stepping down the generated current to a stepped down current, using an internal current transformer. The method includes measuring the stepped down current using a current meter that may generate a current signal representative of the stepped down current. Further, the method includes generating a root-mean-square (RMS) value using a plurality of current values associated with the current signal. The method also includes generating a modified RMS value, using the current values that are greater than a predetermined current value. The method includes determining a measured value of the current generated by the generator set based on the RMS value and the modified RMS value. In addition, the method includes adjusting an operation of the generator set when the measured value exceeds an over-current threshold.

Abstract: A method of setting up a genset system for operation includes selecting one of a plurality of different sensors to monitor an operating parameter of a genset system, and coupling the selected sensor with a data processor of the genset system. The method further includes configuring the data processor for processing inputs from the selected sensor, for example an optional replacement sensor, by entering custom sensor calibration data for the selected sensor and recording the custom sensor calibration data on at least one computer writable medium of a control system for the genset system. A genset system includes a combustion engine, a generator, a set of standard sensors, and a control system. The control system includes a data processor configured to receive and process inputs from custom sensors, and includes a computer writable medium for storing custom sensor calibration data.

Abstract: A method of setting up a genset system for operation includes selecting one of a plurality of different sensors to monitor an operating parameter of a genset system, and coupling the selected sensor with a data processor of the genset system. The method further includes configuring the data processor for processing inputs from the selected sensor, for example an optional replacement sensor, by entering custom sensor calibration data for the selected sensor and recording the custom sensor calibration data on at least one computer writable medium of a control system for the genset system. A genset system includes a combustion engine, a generator, a set of standard sensors, and a control system. The control system includes a data processor configured to receive and process inputs from custom sensors, and includes a computer writable medium for storing custom sensor calibration data.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for changing the rating of engine generator set by selecting a generator set rating using a rating selector included in the generator set control system. The generator set rating includes at least an engine rating and voltage.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for changing the rating of engine generator set by selecting a generator set rating using a rating selector included in the generator set control system. The generator set rating includes at least an engine rating and voltage.

Abstract: A generator set controller verifies the status of a synchroscope mode selector to determine whether the generator set controller is operating in a synchroscope mode. When operating in a synchroscope mode, the generator set controller uses an existing display panel to create an indication of the difference between the phase of the power on a power bus and the phase of the power output of the generator.

Abstract: A generator set controller includes a dead bus sensor producing a dead bus signal indicative of a power failure on a power bus that is an input to the controller on a digital input channel. The controller also receives a voltage signal from a phase of a power bus.