Abstract: Apparatus, for use at a valve of a heart of a subject, includes a first catheter, a second catheter, and a translation element. The translation element is connected to, and operatively joins, the distal ends of the first catheter and the second catheter. The translation element is operable to translate the distal ends laterally with respect to each other to transition the apparatus between (i) a first state in which the distal ends are held next to each other for transluminal advancement to the heart, and (ii) a second state in which the distal ends are spaced apart from each other for positioning at a first location on the annulus and a second location on the annulus, respectively. The apparatus is configured to, while in the second state, from the distal ends, anchor a first tissue anchor at the first location, and a second tissue anchor at the second location.

Abstract: An electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) charging station for charging a propulsion battery pack of an electric vehicle (EV) includes a charging cabinet, an electrical cable, a charge coupler, and a cradle operable for stowing the charge coupler. The charging station provides a charging voltage or current to the battery pack during a charging operation of the EV. The electrical cable has a distal end connected to the charging cabinet. The charge coupler is connected to a proximal end of the electrical cable and connects to a charge receptacle of the EV. The cradle includes at least one heating element connected thereto. The heating element is configured to selectively heat the cradle body in response to the environmental state of the cradle body being indicative of accumulated snow or ice on the charge coupler and/or the cradle body.

Abstract: An electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) charging station for charging a propulsion battery pack of an electric vehicle (EV) includes a charging cabinet, an electrical cable, and a charge coupler. The charging station is operable for providing a charging voltage or current to the battery pack during a charging operation. The electrical cable has a distal end connected to the charging cabinet. The charge coupler is connected to a proximal end of the electrical cable and connects to a charge receptacle of the EV. The charge coupler includes at least one heating element connected to the charge coupler. The heating element is configured to selectively heat the charge coupler in response to the environmental state being indicative of accumulated snow or ice on the charge coupler.

Abstract: A process for removing impurities from a liquid azole heteroaromatic compound-containing (e.g., triazole-containing) mixture by: (a) providing a liquid azole heteroaromatic compound-containing mixture having impurities; and (b) passing the azole heteroaromatic compound-containing mixture through at least one filtration membrane which is a nanofiltration membrane and/or ultrafiltration membrane having a molecular pore size in the range of from about 200 daltons to about 1 kilodaltons to provide a permeate that is an at least partially purified azole heteroaromatic compound-containing mixture and a retentate with at least some impurities.

Abstract: A software interface to increase the efficiency of reading, learning, and accessing information about passages in a selected electronic text document is provided. Passages are “marked” by a selected expert. Marked passages may be used as part of a touch screen menu to access specific and edited resources. The menu may present options related to the marked passages including comments, web video (edited), website (edited) or other resources for study and research purposes. Text Reduction (with) Annotation & Commentary (TRAC) provides a study/research tool that does not alter the text, allowing an e-book user to stay on one screen of an electronic reading device, and examine targeted and edited internet resources. Information generated in a structured way is saved in a database, which in turn will be capable of word and subject searches across e-book documents, or expanded searches related to critical and important materials in the TRAC document.

Abstract: A process for removing impurities from a liquid azole heteroaromatic compound-containing (e.g., triazole-containing) mixture by: (a) providing a liquid azole heteroaromatic compound-containing mixture having impurities; and (b) passing the azole heteroaromatic compound-containing mixture through at least one filtration membrane which is a nanofiltration membrane and/or ultrafiltration membrane having a molecular pore size in the range of from about 200 daltons to about 1 kilodaltons to provide a permeate that is an at least partially purified azole heteroaromatic compound-containing mixture and a retentate with at least some impurities.

Abstract: A process for removing impurities from a liquid azole heteroaromatic compound-containing (e.g., triazole-containing) mixture by: (a) providing a liquid azole heteroaromatic compound-containing mixture having impurities; and (b) passing the azole heteroaromatic compound-containing mixture through at least one filtration membrane which is a nanofiltration membrane and/or ultrafiltration membrane having a molecular pore size in the range of from about 200 daltons to about 1 kilodaltons to provide a permeate that is an at least partially purified azole heteroaromatic compound-containing mixture and a retentate with at least some impurities.

Abstract: A process for removing impurities from a liquid azole heteroaromatic compound-containing (e.g., triazole-containing) mixture by: (a) providing a liquid azole heteroaromatic compound-containing mixture having impurities; and (b) passing the azole heteroaromatic compound-containing mixture through at least one filtration membrane which is a nanofiltration membrane and/or ultrafiltration membrane having a molecular pore size in the range of from about 200 daltons to about 1 kilodaltons to provide a permeate that is an at least partially purified azole heteroaromatic compound-containing mixture and a retentate with at least some impurities.

Abstract: A method for the treatment of paralysis caused by injury to the brain. A set of movements by a healthy extremity is recorded and stored in a computer. Movements made by an affected extremity are recorded and compared to the standard provided by the healthy extremity. A score based on the similarity of the movement is reported to the user to aid in tracking progress. A similar system may also be used to detect and track the progress of degenerative diseases by comparing past movements to current movements.

Abstract: A software interface to increase the efficiency of reading, learning, and accessing information about passages in a selected electronic text document is provided. Passages are “marked” by a selected expert. Marked passages may be used as part of a touch screen menu to access specific and edited resources. The menu may present options related to the marked passages including comments, web video (edited), website (edited) or other resources for study and research purposes. Text Reduction (with) Annotation & Commentary (TRAC) provides a study/research tool that does not alter the text, allowing an e-book user to stay on one screen of an electronic reading device, and examine targeted and edited internet resources. Information generated in a structured way is saved in a database, which in turn will be capable of word and subject searches across e-book documents, or expanded searches related to critical and important materials in the TRAC document.

Abstract: An adjustable striker bolt assembly includes a mount having a first slot oriented along a first axis and a second slot oriented along a second axis. The second axis is disposed at a predetermined angle to the first axis. The adjustable striker bolt assembly further includes a striker bolt supported in the second slot of the mount.

Abstract: A method for the treatment of paralysis caused by injury to the brain. A set of movements by a healthy extremity is recorded and stored in a computer. Movements made by an affected extremity are recorded and compared to the standard provided by the healthy extremity. A score based on the similarity of the movement is reported to the user to aid in tracking progress. A similar system may also be used to detect and track the progress of degenerative diseases by comparing past movements to current movements.

Abstract: An adjustable striker bolt assembly includes a mount having a first slot oriented along a first axis and a second slot oriented along a second axis. The second axis is disposed at a predetermined angle to the first axis. The adjustable striker bolt assembly further includes a striker bolt supported in the second slot of the mount.

Abstract: A signature verification system consisting of a durable pressure sensitive data input stylus, signal processing, and computer algorithms for enrollment of signatures, digits and verification. The stylus contains two transducers placed so that axial force and lateral force are measured simultaneously. Combining the two signals at digitized sample points yields a ratio of pressures indicative of the angle of the stylus to the writing surface at that moment, controlling for variations in actual force. The ratio, called a relative angle, is calculated for the entire signal train of a signature and for various simple divisions, or segments. Segments are equal divisions of the signal train by various divisions. While the relative angle of the whole signature may vary unpredictably between signings, the unique variations around the average relative angle form unique signature discriminates. Variations are measured by comparing relative angle measurements of segments, one to another, in all mathematical combinations.

Abstract: A signature verification system consisting of a durable pressure sensitive data input stylus, signal processing, and computer algorithms for enrollment of signatures and verification. The stylus contains two transducers placed so that axial force and lateral force are measured simultaneously. Combining the two signals at digitized sample points yields a ratio of pressures indicative of the angle of the stylus to the writing surface at that moment, controlling for variations in actual force. The ratio, called a relative angle, is calculated for the entire signal train of a signature and for various simple divisions, or segments. Segments are equal divisions of the signal train by various divisions. While the relative angle of the whole signature may vary unpredictably between signings, the unique variations around the average relative angle form unique signature discriminates. Variations are measured by comparing relative angle measurements of segments, one to another, in all mathematical combinations.

Abstract: A multinodal bus network protocol used in communication systems employing tokens to indicate the next interface unit to transmit, with cojoining of token addressing and data in one trasmission, organization of interface units into logical rings whose token-passing sequence is a function of network topology, adaptive learning by each interface unit of the next unit to receive the token as well as the number of addressees in the ring, organization of interface units into groups where only one unit may answer for the entire group, and adaptive learning by each unit in a group of its predecessor in that group as well as the number of units in its group.

Abstract: A workstation module has a plurality of work surface areas that are joined together around a central axis or core and the primary work surface area has five generally straight peripheral edges arranged to join at least one additional work surface and with one edge positioned for linking to another module. The edges of the primary work surface are arranged so the modules can be linked with other modules without trapping the workers.