Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for making and using highly sustainable circuit assemblies are disclosed herein. In various aspects, the highly sustainable circuit assembly includes a substrate layer; and a pattern of contact points supported by the substrate layer. The pattern of contact points can be configured to correspond to at least one terminal of an electrical component. The pattern of contact points can include a deformable conductive material. The deformable conductive material can be a non-hazardous, readily reclaimable, readily recyclable material.

Abstract: A method and apparatus is for influencing a vehicle behavior of a vehicle in which a setpoint for a steering wheel actuator of a steering system, in particular of a steer-by-wire steering system, is determined independently of a setpoint for a wheel steering gear actuator, and the steering wheel actuator is actuated depending on the setpoint for the steering wheel actuator. The method further includes determining a setpoint for a wheel steering gear actuator of the steering system independently of the setpoint for the steering wheel actuator, and the wheel steering gear actuator is actuated depending on the setpoint for the wheel steering gear actuator. The setpoint for the steering wheel actuator is determined depending on a target value for influencing the steering wheel actuator.

Abstract: A circuit assembly may include a substrate and a pattern of contact points formed from deformable conductive material supported by the substrate. The assembly may further include an electric component supported by the substrate and having terminals arranged in a pattern corresponding to the pattern of contacts points. The one or more of the terminals of the electric component may contact one or more of the corresponding contact points to form one or more electrical connections between the electric component and the contact points.

Abstract: A crossing gate mechanism includes a gate mechanism enclosure defining an interior space, external wires located substantially outside the gate mechanism enclosure, and a terminal board positioned within the interior space of the gate mechanism enclosure. The external wires are connected to the terminal board. The terminal board is coupled to and swingable relative to the gate mechanism enclosure.

Abstract: A filter insert, a sample vial incorporating a filter insert, a method of using a sample vial containing a filter insert for chemical analysis, and a sample vial kit including a filter insert. The filter insert includes a cylindrical body having a proximal end, a protrusion extending radially from the proximal end of the cylindrical body and configured to set on the open end of a sample vial, a distal end, a cavity extending longitudinally through the cylindrical body from the proximal end to the distal end, and a filter assembly coupled with the distal end of the cylindrical body.

Abstract: A filter insert, a sample vial incorporating a filter insert, a method of using a sample vial containing a filter insert for chemical analysis, and a sample vial kit including a filter insert. The filter insert includes a cylindrical body having a proximal end, a protrusion extending radially from the proximal end of the cylindrical body and configured to set on the open end of a sample vial, a distal end, a cavity extending longitudinally through the cylindrical body from the proximal end to the distal end, and a filter assembly coupled with the distal end of the cylindrical body.

Abstract: A multi-modality phantom is provided. The multi-modality phantom includes a container and an insert. The container defines an exterior that is separated from an interior space and designed to receive a tissue-mimicking medium for an ultrasound imaging process. The container further includes at least one access port formed in the container to perform the ultrasound imaging process of the interior space. The insert can be dimensioned to be selectively arranged within the interior space of the container. The insert includes imaging features arranged to simulate an environment and constructed to yield simultaneous imaging results when performing the ultrasound imaging process and at least one non-ultrasound imaging process.

Abstract: Apparatus is provided to proportionally actuate a valve, furthermore control actuation speed and/or torque. The valve can be actuated manually via an input signal provided by a plurality of controllers. The device has sensory control, wherein sensors is connected in conjunction with the variable speed valve(s) and the electronic output of the sensors is connected to an input upon a microcontroller. The Sensory inputs are utilized to, read/write data, to control the actuation speed and/or position of a variable speed valve autonomously. The UI inputs range from: voice-command, switches, motion sensors, and/or touchscreen. The UI inputs is a means to send signals to the microcontroller, in-which send a signal to a driver, moreover send a signal to control, one or more motors and/or solenoids. Furthermore, will maneuver a plurality of gears and/or driveshafts, at various speeds, to actuate the valve to an accurate and precise position.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure are directed to methods and/or apparatuses involving modifying flow and/or concentration of an agent being injected for characterizing a vascular system. As may be implemented in accordance with one or more embodiments, a liquid including an agent is injected into a vascular system, by dynamically modulating a flow rate of the agent being injected over a range of flow rates. The vascular system is characterized based on a response of the vascular system to the dynamic modulation. In some implementations, such an approach involves using an injector that operates to separately control the rate at which an agent and other liquid such as saline are injected. These approaches can be implemented with modulation schemes using one or more of a variety of functions.

Abstract: A wheelchair lift includes a base, and an arm slideably supported by the base. A chair support is rotatably supported by the arm. A linkage is supported by the arm and is extendable relative to the chair support from a coiled position to a straightened position. A motor is supported by the arm and is connected to the linkage. The linkage is coiled about the motor in the coiled position.

Abstract: Apparatus is provided to proportionally actuate a valve stem/assembly and electronically control actuation speed and/or torque of the valve. The device has sensory control, wherein sensors is connected in conjunction with the variable speed valve(s) and the electronic output of the sensors is connected to an input upon a microcontroller. The Sensory inputs are utilized to, read and/or write data, to control the actuation speed, torque, and/or position of a valve autonomously. The Network_Control_System is a means to send signals to the microcontroller, in-which send a signal to a driver, moreover send a signal to control, one or more motorized Valves. In addition, the gear box is manually adjustable, in-which is a means for a user to maneuver through a plurality of different gear patterns and/or driveshafts settings to further vary the actuation speed and/or torque of the valve, hence actuate the valve to a precise position.

Abstract: Apparatus is provided for electro-mechanically fluctuating the position of a ball valve/ball valve stem. The said apparatus can electronically turn the ball valve smoothly and effectively to any position in response to the input signal provided by a microcontroller interfacing with a motor driver controller. The apparatus control inputs will range from: voice command, push buttons, motion sensor, android, and/or touchscreen. An input means to send signals to the microcontroller, which send a signal to the stepper motor driver circuit, which send a signal to control the Stepper motor, which will maneuver a machined made driveshaft to operate the momentum of the ball valve/ball valve shaft for accurate and precise liquescent output.

Abstract: A multi-modality phantom is provided. The multi-modality phantom includes a container and an insert. The container defines an exterior that is separated from an interior space and designed to receive a tissue-mimicking medium for an ultrasound imaging process. The container further includes at least one access port formed in the container to perform the ultrasound imaging process of the interior space. The insert can be dimensioned to be selectively arranged within the interior space of the container. The insert includes imaging features arranged to simulate an environment and constructed to yield simultaneous imaging results when performing the ultrasound imaging process and at least one non-ultrasound imaging process.

Abstract: The Apparatus is provided to electronically monitor, determine, and/or control the pressure and/or flow for a supply of water in a network, furthermore, the apparatus is provided to electronically monitor, determine, and/or control the pressure and/or flow of waste water flowing through a drain pipe in a network. The apparatus utilizes a plurality of controllers, Electronic Drain Stoppers devices, sensory inputs, and motorized valves and/or solenoid valves to fully control and/or monitor the flow of water, presence of water, water pressure, water temperature, water drainage, and/or TDS levels/contaminants in the water. The apparatus utilizes one or more central and/or local controllers to electronically control and/or monitor a user's entire home and/or business pipe lines in an online and/or offline network. The Apparatus is a universal device that can connect to any supply of water.

Abstract: A wheelchair lift includes a base, and an arm slideably supported by the base. A chair support is rotatably supported by the arm. A linkage is supported by the arm and is extendable relative to the chair support from a coiled position to a straightened position. A motor is supported by the arm and is connected to the linkage. The linkage is coiled about the motor in the coiled position.

Abstract: Apparatus is provided to electronically operate the hot water and/or cold water supply lines connected to any manual faucet, which can be utilized for any home or business's kitchen and/or bathroom. The electronic water distribution center is a universal device that can connect to any faucet system or water spout to control the water temperature and pressure electronically, hence still allow the users preferred faucet's hot and cold manual controls to move the temperature and pressure up or down manually for the water which is outputted from the spout. The said apparatus has one or two main units in total, which is a central control system and/or a main mcu system.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel apparatus and method for the gasification of liquid petroleum fuel (gasoline), that has been atomized and emulsified with atmospheric air, by implementing a multi-Stage Heat Exchanger System.

Abstract: A filter insert, a sample vial incorporating a filter insert, a method of using a sample vial containing a filter insert for chemical analysis, and a sample vial kit including a filter insert. The filter insert includes a cylindrical body having a proximal end, a protrusion extending radially from the proximal end of the cylindrical body and configured to set on the open end of a sample vial, a distal end, a cavity extending longitudinally through the cylindrical body from the proximal end to the distal end, and a filter assembly coupled with the distal end of the cylindrical body.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel apparatus and method for the gasification of liquid petroleum fuel (gasoline), that has been atomized and emulsified with atmospheric air, by implementing a multi-Stage Heat Exchanger System. The first stage employs a spigot mounted carburetor or fuel injection unit, positioned in a straight line laminar flow path, flowing into an exhaust gas heated “Shell and Tube” style heat exchanger unit. In the second stage, the already heated gasoline vapor mixture then flows into an attached compressor housing inlet of a “Draw through Turbine Heat Exchanger Compressor” component, which through an impeller means, further heats and compresses the vaporous air and gasoline mixture. The third stage, utilizes an “Exhaust Gas Heat Exchanger Coil” or alternative “Heat Exchanger Sphere”, which is fitted internally, into conduction heated metal open plenum style intake manifold.

Abstract: Apparatus is provided to electronically operate the hot water and/or cold water plumbing system of any home or business kitchen and bathroom with or without a faucet. The electronic water distribution center is a universal device that can connect to any faucet system. The apparatus, The users preferred faucet hot and cold manual controls will set the pressure for the water that is outputted from the spout. The said apparatus has a control system and a main system. The control system transmits a signal wired or wireless system temperature controller/(Android, Apple, Bluetooth, WIFI, ZIGBEE) to the main system to fluctuate one or more electronic solenoid water valve. One solenoid water valve controls the hot water and the second solenoid water valve control the cold water. Both solenoid used in unison creates a precise warm water temperature.