Abstract: A sewing machine assembly includes a sewing machine frame, a main presser bar, and a presser foot assembly. The sewing machine frame includes a frame base, a frame body that extends from the frame base, a frame head coupled to the frame body that extends from the frame body toward the frame base. The main presser bar is mounted to the frame head of the sewing machine frame. The presser foot assembly includes an auxiliary presser bar offset from the main presser bar.

Abstract: In various examples, physical sensor data may be generated by a vehicle in a real-world environment. The physical sensor data may be used to train deep neural networks (DNNs). The DNNs may then be tested in a simulated environment—in some examples using hardware configured for installation in a vehicle to execute an autonomous driving software stack—to control a virtual vehicle in the simulated environment or to otherwise test, verify, or validate the outputs of the DNNs. Prior to use by the DNNs, virtual sensor data generated by virtual sensors within the simulated environment may be encoded to a format consistent with the format of the physical sensor data generated by the vehicle.

Abstract: A method for administering a dosage of Apixaban to a patient for the treatment or prevention of thrombosis, the method comprising: administering a dosage of Apixaban to the patient, wherein the dosage of apixaban is determined by: receiving patient data relating to a patient, wherein the patient data includes a kidney function metric of the patient; and processing, using one or more processors, the patient data with a dosage calculator to determine the dosage of Apixaban for the patient, wherein the dosage calculator is derived from a plasma level prediction model that predicts Apixaban drug plasma levels, and the dosage calculator determines the dosage for the patient based in part on the kidney function metric of the patient.

Abstract: Some embodiments are directed to a device for monitoring patient usage of a medicament inhaler, being adapted to deliver doses of medicament. The device includes a housing, for releasable attachment to the medicament inhaler, and a sensor configured to determine when a dose of medicament has been dispensed from the medicament inhaler. The device is attachable to the medicament inhaler, and is subsequently operable without any modifications being required to be made to the medicament inhaler. The device may also include an electronic control module which is in communication with the sensor, the electronic control module being adapted to monitor and/or store data relating to patient usage of the medicament inhaler.

Abstract: A chip detection system for an engine fluid system includes an emitter located in a first position proximate to a fluid passage of the engine fluid system, the emitter including a radioactive source that generates ionizing radiation particles and transmits the ionizing radiation particles through a liquid within the fluid passage. A detector includes a detecting element located in a second position relative to the fluid passage with the liquid disposed between the emitter and the detector. The detecting element generates an electric current in response to the ionizing radiation particles contacting the detector. A controller is in communication with the detector to receive the electric current generated by the detecting element. The controller is operable to detect chips in the liquid when the electric current generated by the detecting element is greater than a threshold value of the electric current.

Abstract: A fluid injector system includes at least one injector for pressurizing and delivering at least one fluid from at least one fluid reservoir, at least one fluid path section providing fluid communication between a bulk fluid reservoir and a syringe connected to the at least one injector, and at least one sensor arranged along the at least one fluid path section. The at least one sensor includes an emitter configured to emit light through the at least one fluid path section, and a detector configured to receive the light emitted through the at least one fluid path section and generate an electrical signal based on at least one property of the received light.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a frame for mounting remote radio units. The frame includes a first vertical member, a second vertical member spaced apart from the first vertical member, at least one standoff member fixed to the first vertical member and the second vertical member, a first clamp member attached to the second vertical member, and a second clamp member coupled to the first clamp member, the first and second clamp members configured to clamp to a mounting structure. The second vertical member is positioned between the mounting structure and the first vertical member, and the second clamp member is configured for mounting of an antenna mounting frame, such that the first and second vertical members are on a first side of the mounting structure and the antenna mounting frame is on a second, opposite side of the mounting structure.

Abstract: A tissue anchor system is provided that includes a first tissue anchor, a second tissue anchor that is separate and distinct from the first tissue anchor, and one or more tethers, which are configured to couple the first tissue anchor to the second tissue anchor. When the first tissue anchor is unconstrained, a head thereof is coaxial with an axis of a shaft thereof, and a tissue-coupling element thereof extends from a distal end of the shaft, is generally orthogonal to the axis, and is shaped such that if the tissue-coupling element were to be projected onto a plane that is perpendicular to the axis, at least 80% of an area of a projection of the tissue-coupling element on the plane would fall within a first angle of 180 degrees in the plane having a vertex at the axis. Other embodiments are also described.

Abstract: A bone fixation system can be used to stabilize two bone portions intended to be fused together. The system include a bone staple or clip that includes a cross bar and two legs. The system can include a plurality of screws or other additional implant(s) configured to be implanted at an angle to the legs of the bone staple on opposite sides of the interface between two bone portions. The system can improve fixation strength and/or stability of the two bone portions. The fixation system can be used, for example, in small bones such as bones in the foot or hand.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a vehicle cleaning composition in solid form, a vehicle wash pack comprising a unit dose or multiple doses of the vehicle cleaning composition and a process for washing the surface of a vehicle using the vehicle cleaning composition.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a vehicle cleaning composition in liquid form, a vehicle wash pack comprising a unit dose or multiple doses of the vehicle cleaning composition and a process for washing the surface of a vehicle using the vehicle cleaning composition.

Abstract: Embodiments of a laser system having an extremely large number of small pulsed lasers for irradiating small targets in inertial confinement fusion experiments, high energy density physics experiments, and inertial fusion power plants is more flexible than existing laser systems. Embodiments facilitate finer control of critical features of laser pulses for inertial fusion, as well as significant reduction in development costs and expansion of the community involved in the research relative to existing laser systems. Embodiments produce smooth intensity profiles at the target, large bandwidth that is over two orders of magnitude greater than existing laser systems, and fine control over laser wavelengths, focal properties, temporal pulse shape, and illumination geometry. Properties of each of the small pulsed lasers are individually selectable.

Abstract: A bone fixation system can be used to stabilize two bone portions intended to be fused together. The system include a bone staple or clip that includes a cross bar and two legs. The system can include a plurality of screws or other additional implant(s) configured to be implanted at an angle to the legs of the bone staple on opposite sides of the interface between two bone portions. The system can improve fixation strength and/or stability of the two bone portions. The fixation system can be used, for example, in small bones such as bones in the foot or hand.

Abstract: A cover system configured for a cargo area of a vehicle, the cover system includes a frame having a first frame section and a second frame section that opposes the first frame section; a bow connector connected to the first frame section; and a bow that extends between the first frame section and the second frame section, the bow includes a receiver that is configured to engage the bow connector to connect the bow to the first frame section; the bow connector includes a wedge-shaped structure that is configured to engage a corresponding wedge-shaped structure on the receiver of the bow to connect the bow to the first frame section.

Abstract: A handheld vacuum cleaner includes a dirt separator. The dirt separator includes a chamber having an inlet through which dirt-laden fluid enters and an outlet through which cleansed fluid exits the chamber. A disc located at the outlet rotates about a rotational axis and comprises holes through which the cleansed fluid passes.

Abstract: A bone fixation system can be used to stabilize two bone portions intended to be fused together. The system include a bone staple or clip that includes a cross bar and two legs. The system can include a plurality of screws or other additional implant(s) configured to be implanted at an angle to the legs of the bone staple on opposite sides of the interface between two bone portions. The system can improve fixation strength and/or stability of the two bone portions. The fixation system can be used, for example, in small bones such as bones in the foot or hand.

Abstract: Embodiments of a laser system having an extremely large number of small pulsed lasers for irradiating small targets in inertial confinement fusion experiments, high energy density physics experiments, and inertial fusion power plants is more flexible than existing laser systems. Embodiments facilitate finer control of critical features of laser pulses for inertial fusion, as well as significant reduction in development costs and expansion of the community involved in the research relative to existing laser systems. Embodiments produce smooth intensity profiles at the target, large bandwidth that is over two orders of magnitude greater than existing laser systems, and fine control over laser wavelengths, focal properties, temporal pulse shape, and illumination geometry. Properties of each of the small pulsed lasers are individually selectable.

Abstract: A system for selecting an equalizer setting of an equalizer to equalize signals received via a communications link. Starting with a first (e.g., minimum) equalizer setting and a threshold voltage near the mid-eye voltage of the equalized output signal, the system estimates the amplitude of the inner eye of the equalized output signal by comparing the equalized output signal to a series of threshold voltages. If the amplitude of the equalized output signal is less than ideal, the system dynamically increases the equalizer setting. The system quickly converges on the equalizer setting for the communication link because, rather than comparing the output signal at every voltage offset using every equalizer setting, the system only evaluates the equalizer settings necessary to select the equalizer setting for the communications link and uses only the voltage offsets necessary to evaluate each equalizer setting.

Abstract: A dirt separator for a vacuum cleaner includes a chamber having an inlet through which dirt-laden fluid enters and an outlet through which cleansed fluid exits the chamber. A disc located at the outlet rotates about a rotational axis and comprises holes through which the cleansed fluid passes. The dirt-laden fluid enters the chamber along a flow axis that intersects the disc.

Abstract: A redriver system adapted for coupling to a first device and to a second device includes first and second transmitter drivers and a snoop circuit. The first transmitter driver has a first enable input. The second transmitter driver has a second enable input. The snoop circuit is coupled to the first and second enable inputs. The snoop circuit is configured to determine whether the first device and the second device are to operate according to a first protocol. Responsive to the snoop circuit determining that the first and second devices are to operate according to the first protocol, the snoop circuit enables the first transmitter driver and disables the second transmitter driver. Responsive to the snoop circuit determining that the first and second devices are not to operate according to the first protocol, the snoop circuit disables the first transmitter driver and enables the second transmitter driver.