Abstract: Disclosed is a self-contained mesh radio extension unit, comprising a receiving sleeve having an open volume and a first data connector for communicative coupling to a communication device or cellular phone inserted in the open volume. A low-gain internal antenna and a high-gain external antenna are coupled to a digital data link (DDL) with a first DDL operating frequency. The DDL provides bidirectional internet protocol (IP) connectivity between the first data connector and a peer-to-peer meshed communication network, controlling one or more of the antennae as transceivers at the first DDL operating frequency. An integrated power supply system powers the DDL and includes a rechargeable internal battery and an external power interface. A control system automatically routes IP packets received or transmitted by the DDL and includes a network address translation (NAT) router and an IP addressing service for assigning and tracking IP addresses across the peer-to-peer meshed communication network.

Abstract: A trocar (1) has a pipe part (11) and a stowable camera (17). The pipe part (11) has an opening (13) on the side surface thereof. A wiper blade (21) is fixed to the trocar (1) tip side end of the opening (13). The camera (17) is rotatably fixed to the pipe part (11) and extends to the outside of the pipe part (11) as a result of being impelled by a torsion spring (22). When a surgeon manipulates a switching mechanism (16), the camera (17), against to the impelling by the torsion spring (22), passes through the opening (13) and rotates into the pipe part (11). When the surgeon releases the switching mechanism (16), the torsion spring (22) rotates the camera (17) to the outside of the pipe (11) via an opening (13). When the camera (17) rotates, the lens of the camera (17) slides over the wiper blade (21). At this time, the wiper blade (21) removes clouding and organic matter from the lens.

Abstract: The technology disclosed relates to a system and methods for monitoring a probe measurement system, such as monitoring the condition of a probe head or detecting a defect of a probe head. A captured image of a probe head can be processed using an image processing model to extract a feature of the probe head, and the extracted feature can be analyzed to determine a condition indicator and generate a defect score. A defect score can be evaluated based on a pre-defined threshold, and a particular defect score satisfying the pre-defined threshold can indicate that there is a nonconformance associated with the determined indicator, such as a probe head defect. Furthermore, a nonconformance record can be logged for the probe head in response to a defect score satisfying a pre-defined threshold.

Abstract: A treatment delivery system includes a fluid delivery system connected to a first fluid reservoir and a second fluid reservoir. The system directs a first fluid from the first fluid reservoir to a treatment site and directs a second fluid from the second fluid reservoir to the treatment site and a control unit to control the fluid delivery system according to a treatment process comprising a flow of the first fluid and the second fluid, the treatment process including multiple phases. A first phase includes a controlled delivery of the first fluid from the first fluid reservoir to the treatment site. A second phase of the plurality of phases includes a controlled delivery of the second fluid from the second fluid reservoir to the treatment site, the control unit automatically activating a transition from at least the first phase to the second phase.

Abstract: A treatment delivery system includes a fluid delivery system connected to a first fluid reservoir and a second fluid reservoir. The system directs a first fluid from the first fluid reservoir to a treatment site and directs a second fluid from the second fluid reservoir to the treatment site and a control unit to control the fluid delivery system according to a treatment process comprising a flow of the first fluid and the second fluid, the treatment process including multiple phases. A first phase includes a controlled delivery of the first fluid from the first fluid reservoir to the treatment site. A second phase of the plurality of phases includes a controlled delivery of the second fluid from the second fluid reservoir to the treatment site, the control unit automatically activating a transition from at least the first phase to the second phase. Related devices, systems, kits, and methods are provided.

Abstract: A surgical robotic system has a tool drive coupled to a distal end of a robotic arm that has a plurality of actuators. The tool drive has a docking interface to receive a trocar. One or more sensors in the docking interface sense a magnetic field generated by the trocar. One or more processors are configured to determine a position and orientation of the trocar based on the sensed magnetic field, and then drive the actuators to orient the docking interface to the determined orientation of the trocar, or otherwise guide the robotic arm toward the determined position of the trocar. Other aspects are also described and claimed.

Abstract: Disclosed is a self-contained mesh radio extension unit, comprising a receiving sleeve having an open volume and a first data connector for communicative coupling to a communication device or cellular phone inserted in the open volume. A low-gain internal antenna and a high-gain external antenna are coupled to a digital data link (DDL) with a first DDL operating frequency. The DDL provides bidirectional internet protocol (IP) connectivity between the first data connector and a peer-to-peer meshed communication network, controlling one or more of the antennae as transceivers at the first DDL operating frequency. An integrated power supply system powers the DDL and includes a rechargeable internal battery and an external power interface. A control system automatically routes IP packets received or transmitted by the DDL and includes a network address translation (NAT) router and an IP addressing service for assigning and tracking IP addresses across the peer-to-peer meshed communication network.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method of producing a multi-metal catalyst film and of producing a reactor system for catalytic removal of a wide variety of contaminants (for example, nitrate, nitrite, perchlorate, chlorate, chromate, selenate, chlorophenols, 2,4-D, dicamba, atrazine, trichloroacetic acid, bromochloroiodomethane, NDMA, TCE, TCA, chloroform, freons, RDX, HMX, TNT, PFOA, and PFOS) from water and wastewater. The disclosure also relates to a method of using the multi-metal catalyst for the removal of such contaminants and a system comprising the multi-metal catalyst film for removing such contaminants.

Abstract: A method is provided of continuous manufacturing of Actinium-225 from a radium generator by repeating chemical purification is provided.

Abstract: A data capture device includes: a display, a primary image sensor having a primary field of view centered on a primary optical axis; an auxiliary image sensor having an auxiliary field of view centered on an auxiliary optical axis, wherein the auxiliary field of view is larger than the primary field of view; a memory storing offset data defining an offset between the primary field of view and the auxiliary field of view; a data capture controller connected to the primary image sensor, the auxiliary image sensor and the memory; wherein the data capture controller is configured to: responsive to activation of an aiming mode, control the auxiliary image sensor to capture a video stream; select, according to the offset data, a portion of the video stream corresponding to the primary field of view; and present the selected portion of the video stream on the display.

Abstract: A method of electrochemical sensing includes providing an electrochemical sensor comprising a glassy carbon substrate and gold nanoparticles located on a surface of the glassy carbon substrate; and sensing electrochemically a compound selected from the group consisting of polyfluoroalkyl compounds or perfluoroalkyl compounds using the electrochemical sensor. PFOA quantification was performed by Square Wave Adsorptive Cathodic Stripping Voltammetry (SW-AdCSV) in test solutions with a 100-5,000 ppt concentration. The concentration has a linear relationship with the stripping current within this range. Analysis of tap and groundwater samples performed by additions method demonstrated precision and accuracy above 95%. These electrodes show stability throughout 200 cycles, and reproducibility across similarly prepared but different electrodes above 97.5%.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to compositions and methods for modulating signal transduction mediated by interleukin-10 (IL10). In particular, the disclosure provides IL10 polypeptide variants with altered binding affinity to interleukin-10 receptor subunit beta (IL10Rb?). Also provided are compositions and methods useful for producing such IL10 polypeptide variants, as well as methods for modulating IL10-mediated signaling, and/or for the treatment of conditions associated with the perturbation of signal transduction mediated by IL10.

Abstract: A treatment delivery system includes a fluid delivery system connected to a first fluid reservoir and a second fluid reservoir. The system directs a first fluid from the first fluid reservoir to a treatment site and directs a second fluid from the second fluid reservoir to the treatment site and a control unit to control the fluid delivery system according to a treatment process comprising a flow of the first fluid and the second fluid, the treatment process including multiple phases. A first phase includes a controlled delivery of the first fluid from the first fluid reservoir to the treatment site. A second phase of the plurality of phases includes a controlled delivery of the second fluid from the second fluid reservoir to the treatment site, the control unit automatically activating a transition from at least the first phase to the second phase.

Abstract: A method for producing Actinium-225 from proton spallation of thorium targets via a radium generator. The method includes dissolving a thorium target into a thorium solution, evaporating the thorium solution thereby resulting in a dried thorium salt, reconstituting the dried thorium salt in sulfuric acid for formation of neutral thorium species, passing neutral thorium species through a cation exchange chromatography column for bulk thorium removal, conducting extraction chromatography in a mixed resin bed thereby eluting radium, evaporating the radium containing eluent, reconstituting dried radium, and conducting extraction chromatography to elute a purified radium fraction thereby constructing a radium generator.

Abstract: Disclosed is a self-contained mesh radio extension unit, comprising a receiving sleeve having an open volume and a first data connector for communicative coupling to a communication device or cellular phone inserted in the open volume. A low-gain internal antenna and a high-gain external antenna are coupled to a digital data link (DDL) with a first DDL operating frequency. The DDL provides bidirectional internet protocol (IP) connectivity between the first data connector and a peer-to-peer meshed communication network, controlling one or more of the antennae as transceivers at the first DDL operating frequency. An integrated power supply system powers the DDL and includes a rechargeable internal battery and an external power interface. A control system automatically routes IP packets received or transmitted by the DDL and includes a network address translation (NAT) router and an IP addressing service for assigning and tracking IP addresses across the peer-to-peer meshed communication network.

Abstract: Disclosed is a self-contained mesh radio extension unit, comprising a receiving sleeve having an open volume and a first data connector for communicative coupling to a communication device or cellular phone inserted in the open volume. A low-gain internal antenna and a high-gain external antenna are coupled to a digital data link (DDL) with a first DDL operating frequency. The DDL provides bidirectional internet protocol (IP) connectivity between the first data connector and a peer-to-peer meshed communication network, controlling one or more of the antennae as transceivers at the first DDL operating frequency. An integrated power supply system powers the DDL and includes a rechargeable internal battery and an external power interface. A control system automatically routes IP packets received or transmitted by the DDL and includes a network address translation (NAT) router and an IP addressing service for assigning and tracking IP addresses across the peer-to-peer meshed communication network.

Abstract: A method of electrochemical sensing includes providing an electrochemical sensor comprising a glassy carbon substrate and gold nanoparticles located on a surface of the glassy carbon substrate; and sensing electrochemically a compound selected from the group consisting of polyfluoroalkyl compounds or perfluoroalkyl compounds using the electrochemical sensor. PFOA quantification was performed by Square Wave Adsorptive Cathodic Stripping Voltammetry (SW-AdCSV) in test solutions with a 100-5,000 ppt concentration. The concentration has a linear relationship with the stripping current within this range. Analysis of tap and groundwater samples performed by additions method demonstrated precision and accuracy above 95%. These electrodes show stability throughout 200 cycles, and reproducibility across similarly prepared but different electrodes above 97.5%.

Abstract: A multicomponent conductive adhesive barrier includes an adhesive layer and a conductive barrier. The adhesive layer includes a doped pressure-sensitive adhesive and the conductive barrier layer is a carbon or metal-based material. A photoelectrode structure includes a substrate, a photoabsorbing layer, a multicomponent conductive adhesive barrier, and an electrocatalyst. A method for fabricating the photoelectrode structure includes applying a photoabsorbing layer to a substrate, preparing an adhesive layer, and forming a multicomponent conductive adhesive barrier by applying a conductive barrier layer to the adhesive layer.

Abstract: A data capture device includes: a display, a primary image sensor having a primary field of view centered on a primary optical axis; an auxiliary image sensor having an auxiliary field of view centered on an auxiliary optical axis, wherein the auxiliary field of view is larger than the primary field of view; a memory storing offset data defining an offset between the primary field of view and the auxiliary field of view; a data capture controller connected to the primary image sensor, the auxiliary image sensor and the memory; wherein the data capture controller is configured to: responsive to activation of an aiming mode, control the auxiliary image sensor to capture a video stream; select, according to the offset data, a portion of the video stream corresponding to the primary field of view; and present the selected portion of the video stream on the display.

Abstract: Vape devices and methods of operating the same to prevent unauthorized use, allow for remote, centralized storage of operational settings associated with unique payload identifiers, and to optimize operation based on historical usage data, real-time operating conditions, and/or user information. Vape devices for vaporizing dry material and methods of operating the same. Tablets comprising dry material for vaporization and methods of making and using the same. Vape devices and cartridges to improve flow of a fluid payload to an atomizer and to prevent leaking and spurting of the fluid payload, including vape devices and cartridges that pressurize the fluid payload. Vapor measurement systems to determine dosage based on a measured capacitance of vaporized payload. A two-lead communication system that enables the communication of a plurality of electrical signals between a control assembly and cartridge. A cartridge temperature control system that provides localized temperature control for the cartridge.