Abstract: An implant port locator tool for locating an injection port of an implant within a patient includes a housing having a base. A second side of the base has a recess. A cage has an outer perimeter connected to the second side of the base. The cage has a recess and a central opening in the recess. The recess in the base and the recess in the cage mate to form a receptacle. A pin has a first end and a second end. The first end of the pin is disposed within the receptacle. The second end of the pin is disposed exterior to the recess via the central opening in the cage. A magnet is connected to the first end of the pin. The magnet and the first end of the pin are captured in the receptacle.

Abstract: A heating and/or cooling equipment (HVAC) control system includes a subbase a thermostat releasably engageable with the subbase. An encoder is physically associated with the subbase. The provides information to the thermostat when the thermostat is coupled to the subbase. The information at least uniquely identifies the thermostat to a centralized HVAC system provided to control HVAC related functionalities in each of a plurality of rooms in a building.

Abstract: A test fixture for mechanically testing breast implants includes a frame, a base plate coupled with the frame, and a first actuator coupled with the base plate for providing reciprocating motion to the base plate along a first axis. The test fixture includes a compression plate coupled with the frame that opposes the base plate, a second actuator coupled with the compression plate for providing reciprocating motion to the compression plate along a second axis that intersects the first axis, and a third actuator coupled with the compression plate for providing reciprocating motion to the compression plate along a third axis that intersects both the first axis and the second axis. The test fixture includes a control system in communication with the first, second, and third actuators for controlling the movement of the base plate along the first axis and the movement of the compression plate along the second and third axes.

Abstract: A system, apparatus and method for deactivating HVAC equipment when the thermostat determines that a door or a window has been opened. The thermostat determines that a door or window is open using one or more security sensors previously installed for use with a separate security system.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described for a media guidance application (e.g., implemented on a user device) that manages user subscriptions to content sources by modifying content source bundles to tailor them toward user preferences.

Abstract: Systems and associated methods are described for providing content recommendations. The system accesses content item consumption data for a plurality of users subscribed to a media service. Then, the system determines that a first subset of the plurality of users has unsubscribed from the media service and that a second subset of the plurality of users has not unsubscribed from the media service. The system identifies a time slot typical for the first subset of users and atypical for the second subset of users based on content item consumption data of the first subset of users and content item consumption data of the second subset of users. In response to determining that a user is consuming a first content item at the identified time slot, the system generates for display a recommendation for a second content item that is scheduled for a different time slot.

Abstract: A connector configured to support a nebulizer inside a cartridge includes an annular wall, a conduit, and a plurality of spokes between the annular wall and the conduit. The spokes define openings therebetween and the annular wall is shaped and sized to be fitted into a lip of a bottle. A cartridge includes a housing configured to house a liquid, a collar defining an opening into the cartridge, the connector and a nebulizer held within the housing with the connector. Optionally, an anti-spill cover is fitted in an outlet of the cartridge.

Abstract: A method of making a self-sealing membrane for a prosthetic implant includes applying tension to a first layer of a cured elastomeric material to stretch the first layer, and while the first layer remains stretched, applying a second layer of an uncured elastomeric material over a first major surface of the first layer. After the second layer is cured, the tension on the first layer is released, whereupon the first layer returns to a non-stretched configuration for holding the second layer in contraction. The method includes, while the first layer remains stretched, applying a third layer of an uncured elastomeric material over a second major surface of the first layer. After curing the second and third layers, tension is released from the first layer, which returns to the non-stretched configuration for holding the second and third layers in contraction.

Abstract: A system, apparatus and method for deactivating HVAC equipment when the thermostat determines that a door or a window has been opened. The thermostat determines that a door or window is open using one or more security sensors previously installed for use with a separate security system.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described for a media guidance application (e.g., implemented on a user device) that manages user subscriptions to content sources by modifying content source bundles to tailor them toward user preferences.

Abstract: An aerosol dispensing device includes an atomizer configured to atomize a liquid contained in a cartridge, an actuator configured to actuate activity of the atomizer, a reader configured to read data attached to the cartridge while the cartridge is installed in the device and a controller. The controller is configured to receive data from the reader, verify authenticity of the cartridge based on the data received, initiate activity of the actuator based on verifying that the cartridge is authentic, and block activity of the actuator based on verifying that the cartridge is not authentic.

Abstract: A method of making a self-sealing membrane for a prosthetic implant includes applying tension to a first layer of a cured elastomeric material to stretch the first layer, and while the first layer remains stretched, applying a second layer of an uncured elastomeric material over a first major surface of the first layer. After the second layer is cured, the tension on the first layer is released, whereupon the first layer returns to a non-stretched configuration for holding the second layer in contraction. The method includes, while the first layer remains stretched, applying a third layer of an uncured elastomeric material over a second major surface of the first layer. After curing the second and third layers, tension is released from the first layer, which returns to the non-stretched configuration for holding the second and third layers in contraction.

Abstract: Systems and associated methods are described for providing content recommendations. The system accesses content item consumption data for a plurality of users subscribed to a media service. Then, the system determines that a first subset of the plurality of users has unsubscribed from the media service and that a second subset of the plurality of users has not unsubscribed from the media service. The system identifies a time slot typical for the first subset of users and atypical for the second subset of users based on content item consumption data of the first subset of users and content item consumption data of the second subset of users. In response to determining that a user is consuming a first content item at the identified time slot, the system generates for display a recommendation for a second content item that is scheduled for a different time slot.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner includes a housing that houses a suction nozzle and a fan and is configured to be moved on a surface to be cleaned, a cartridge including a solution, a spray nozzle that directs a spray on the surface, a valve that actuates the spray nozzle and a controller that selectively operates the valve based on pre-programmed instructions. The spray nozzle is positioned on the housing in a direction away from a direction of movement of the housing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a suspension for coating of medical devices containing at least one tri-O-acylglycerol, at least one taxane in the form of microcrystals and at least one solvent in which the at least one tri-O-acylglycerol dissolves and in which the microcrystals of the at least one taxane do not dissolve. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a p method for preparing said suspension, a p method for coating a medical device with said suspension, and medical devices coated with at least one tri-O-acylglycerol and at least one microcrystalline taxane.

Abstract: A system, method and apparatus for remote control of a thermostat by a network-based server, when the thermostat is not connected to a local or wide-area network. A network-based server calculates a modified temperature profile for a thermostat based on a utility's time-of-use pricing and/or weather forecasts. After the server has calculated the modified temperature profile, it is provided to a mobile device via a wide-area network, and the mobile device provides the modified temperature profile directly to the thermostat when the mobile device is within range of the thermostat.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a suspension for coating of medical devices containing at least one tri-O-acylglycerol, at least one limus active agent in the form of microcrystals and at least one solvent in which the at least one tri-O-acylglycerol dissolves and in which the microcrystals of the at least one limus active agent do not dissolve. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a pmethod for preparing said suspension, a p method for coating a medical device with said suspension, and medical devices coated with at least one tri-O-acylglycerol and at least one microcrystalline limus active agent.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described for a media guidance application (e.g., implemented on a user device) that manages user subscriptions to content sources by modifying content source bundles to tailor them toward user preferences.

Abstract: In a jet engine having a core that sources a first flow of fluid and a component (such as a fan, a pump, and/or a bleed line) that sources a second flow of fluid, and where the first flow of fluid will typically have, at least during ordinary operation, a higher temperature than the second flow of fluid, at least one flow aperture formed by a first passageway to receive at least a portion of the aforementioned second flow of fluid, wherein that first passageway is comprised of at least one material that (by design and intent) deflects as a function of temperature such that a flow of the second flow of fluid through the at least one flow aperture is thereby desirably modulated.

Abstract: Systems and associated methods are described for providing content recommendations. The system accesses content item consumption data for a plurality of users subscribed to a media service. Then, the system determines that a first subset of the plurality of users has unsubscribed from the media service and that a second subset of the plurality of users has not unsubscribed from the media service. The system identifies a time slot typical for the first subset of users and atypical for the second subset of users based on content item consumption data of the first subset of users and content item consumption data of the second subset of users. In response to determining that a user is consuming a first content item at the identified time slot, the system generates for display a recommendation for a second content item that is scheduled for a different time slot.