Abstract: An agricultural sprayer includes an actuator configured to adjust the position of a boom assembly of the sprayer relative to a frame of the sprayer. A computing system is configured to determine the operating parameter of the sprayer at a current time based on received sensor data. Moreover, the computing system is configured to anticipate when the boom assembly will move relative to the frame in a fore/aft direction at a future time based on the determined operating parameter, with the fore/aft direction being parallel to a direction of travel of the agricultural sprayer. In addition, when it is anticipated that the boom assembly will move, the computing system is configured to control the operation of the actuator before the future time such that movement of the boom assembly relative to the frame is reduced at the future time.

Abstract: A movement assist device aid includes a mount assembly and an attachment assembly. The mount assembly includes a shaft mount and a first magnet positioned within the shaft mount. The first magnet includes a first central axis. The attachment assembly includes a second magnet. The second magnet includes a second central axis. The first magnet of the mount assembly and the second magnet of the attachment assembly are configured to magnetically engage with each other to secure the attachment assembly to the mount assembly. The first central axis of the first magnet is offset from the second central axis of the second magnet when the attachment assembly is secured to the mount assembly.

Abstract: A system for facilitating an ablation in a patient's heart is disclosed. The system includes a catheter and a controller. The catheter includes an electrode assembly having spaced-apart electrodes disposed on splines to generate an electric field in the heart, the splines configurable in an expanded position wherein the plurality of spaced-apart electrodes are in a selected spatial relationship, and wherein the splines are deformable relative to the expanded configuration when subjected to a force. The controller is configured to measure an electrical signal received from an electrode of the spaced-apart electrodes in response to the electric field, the electrical signal indicative of a parameter of the electric field, and the controller configured to determine a deformation of the splines relative to the expanded position based on the measured electrical signal.

Abstract: An agricultural sprayer includes a frame and a boom assembly supported on the frame, with the boom assembly extending in a lateral direction between a first end and a second end. Furthermore, the agricultural sprayer includes a plurality of nozzles supported on the boom assembly and spaced apart from each other along the lateral direction, with the plurality of nozzles configured to dispense an agricultural fluid onto underlying plants or soil. Additionally, the agricultural sprayer includes an actuator configured move at least a portion of the boom assembly relative to the frame. Moreover, the agricultural sprayer includes an operator input device moveable along a range of motion such that a position of the operator input device along the range of motion is indicative of a selected speed at which the actuator is to move the at least the portion of the boom assembly relative to the frame.

Abstract: An agricultural system can include a product application system. A user interface can be operably coupled with the product application system. One or more sensors can be configured to capture data indicative of an object proximate to the user interface. A computing system can be communicatively coupled to the product application system and the one or more sensors. The computing system can be configured to detect an object based on the data from the one or more sensors and generate instructions for one or more components of the product application system to operate in an operational condition based on the detection of the object.

Abstract: An agricultural sprayer includes a hydrostatic drive system configured to rotationally drive at least some of the plurality of wheels, with the hydrostatic drive system including a hydrostatic pump. Furthermore, the sprayer includes an agricultural fluid supply system configured to supply agricultural fluid to nozzles on the sprayer, with the agricultural fluid supply system including a supply pump and a plurality of supply valves. Additionally, the sprayer includes an operator input device configured to receive to an input indicative of halting auxiliary operation of the agricultural sprayer. As such, a computing system is configured to receive the input from the operator input device. Moreover, upon receipt of the input, the computing system is configured to control an operation of the hydrostatic drive system and the agricultural fluid supply system such that the supply pump is halted, the plurality of supply valves is closed, and the hydrostatic pump is operating.

Abstract: An apparatus for ion manipulation having improved duty cycle that includes a pre-filter region and an accumulation region. The pre-filter region is configured to receive ions and perform a first ion mobility filtering operation on the ions to separate the ions into a first group of ions and a second group of ions based on mobility of the ions. The accumulation region is configured to receive the first group of ions from the pre-filter region, accumulate the first group of ions into an ion packet, and release the ion packet into an ion mobility separation region configured separate the ions based on mobility of the ions. Wherein the pre-filter region is configured to reduce the amount of ions provided to the accumulation region and increase the amount of time the accumulation region can accumulate ions.

Abstract: An agricultural sprayer includes a purge tank and first and second nozzles. Furthermore, the system includes a first valve fluidly configured to selectively permit air to flow to the first nozzle and a second valve fluidly configured to selectively permit the air to flow to the second nozzle. A computing system is configured to receive an input indicative of initiation of a purging operation and, upon receipt of the input, control an operation of a main valve to allow the air to flow through a main fluid conduit. Furthermore, the computing system is configured to monitor the air pressure associated with the purge tank and control the operation of the first and second valves during the purging operation based on the monitored air pressure.

Abstract: An apparatus for ion manipulation having improved duty cycle includes first and second separation regions separated by a switch that alternates between guiding ions to each of the separation regions. The separation regions separate the ions based on mobility over respective time periods that at least partially overlap. The apparatus can additionally or alternatively include a pre-separation region that filters ions prior to accumulating ions, thus allowing an accumulation region to accumulate for a longer time period. The apparatus can additionally or alternatively include a plurality of gates along the separation region(s) to simultaneously filter a plurality of ion packets sequentially released into the separation region(s).

Abstract: A catheter comprising a shaft and a distal end portion extending distally from the distal end of the shaft and defining a longitudinal axis. The distal end portion comprises a proximal segment, a distal segment located distally of the proximal segment, the distal segment being displaceable relative to the proximal segment, and a force sensing mechanism that includes a proximal housing fixed within the proximal segment, a piezoelectric sensor mounted to the proximal housing and having a first portion fixedly secured to the proximal housing, and a second portion that is not fixedly secured to the proximal housing, and a distal housing fixed within the distal segment and including a projection that contacts the second portion of the piezoelectric sensor and is configured to apply an axial force to the second portion of the piezoelectric sensor upon application of an external force to the distal segment.

Abstract: An agricultural method for preventing roll-back of an agricultural vehicle may include receiving a roll-back prevention input from a speed setting device indicative of a command to increase the transmission speed of the hydrostatic transmission while a service brake of the agricultural vehicle is engaged. Further, the method may include adjusting a speed mapping for the speed setting device from a predetermined speed mapping to a roll-back speed mapping in response to the roll-back prevention input, with the roll-back speed mapping being associated with a reduced speed range. Additionally, the method may include determining a transmission control command associated with a current position of the speed setting device based on the roll-back speed mapping and controlling an operation of the hydrostatic transmission to adjust the transmission speed based at least in part on the transmission control command.

Abstract: Embodiments relate to a systems and methods for preventative irradiative dental treatment. In accordance with one embodiment, a system and method include using a radiation source to generate a radiation; using an optic disposed to accept the radiation to internally reflect he radiation at a first end; using at least one side of the optic to contact a dental hard tissue; using the optic to couple some of the radiation into the dental hard tissue; and, using a controller to control a parameter of the radiation to heat a surface of the dental hard tissue.

Abstract: A product system for an agricultural sprayer includes a product tank configured to store a volume of an agricultural product. A fill station is configured to accept the agricultural product from an off-board source. A flow assembly is fluidly coupled with the fill station and is configured to direct the agricultural product into a product tank from the conduit. A reclaim system is configured to provide the agricultural product within the flow assembly to the product tank. A computing system is communicatively coupled to the reclaim system. The computing system is configured to receive inputs indicative of activation of a fill mode, detect termination of the fill mode, and activate a reclaim mode to move the agricultural product from at least the conduit to the product tank through activation of the reclaim system.

Abstract: In one aspect, embodiments relate to a system for performing preventative dental laser treatment. The system includes, a code reader configured to read a machine readable code, a processor configured to verify the machine readable code and prevent future verification of the machine readable code, and a laser treatment system configured to perform a laser treatment, based upon the verified machine readable code. The laser treatment system includes a laser arrangement configured to generate a laser beam, an optical arrangement configured to direct the laser beam toward a dental hard tissue, and a laser controller configured to control a parameter of the laser beam in order to heat at least a portion of a surface of the dental hard tissue to a temperature above 400° Celsius.

Abstract: In one implementation, a mobility-based ion separation system includes a first ion channel extending between a first end and a second end, and configured to receive an ion packet. The separation system includes a controller configured to apply a first voltage signal and a second voltage signal to a first plurality of electrodes adjacent to the first ion channel. The first plurality of electrodes are configured to generate, based on receipt of the first voltage signal, a first traveling drive potential that travels at a first speed along a first direction, the first direction extending from the first end to the second end. The first plurality of electrodes are configured to generate, based on receipt of the second voltage signal, a second DC potential decreasing along a second direction, the second direction extending from the second end to the first end.

Abstract: In one aspect, embodiments relate to a system for preventative dental laser treatment that ensures even irradiation of a laser beam. The system includes, a laser arrangement configured to generate the laser beam. The laser beam has one or more of a super-Gaussian energy profile and a transverse ring mode. The system also includes a focus optic. The focus optic is configured to converge the laser beam with a numerical aperture of 0.1 or less to a focal region. The system also includes a hand piece configured to direct the laser beam at a surface of a dental hard tissue. The system additionally includes a controller. The controller is configured to control one or more parameters of the laser source, such that a portion of the surface of the dental hard tissue is heated to a temperature in a range between 400° Celsius and 1300° Celsius.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to an ion funnel and associated systems, where the ion funnel includes a plurality of electrodes each define an opening having an associated inner dimension and receive a RF voltage. The associated inner dimensions progressively reduce in size from approximately a first inner dimension to approximately a second inner dimension. The electrodes define a slope parameter with respect to adjacent electrodes, which is less than 0.04 for at least a majority of the electrodes. Additional systems and methods are provided for transferring ions from an ion funnel to an ion mobility device having a pressure greater than that of the ion funnel, for selectively transferring ions from the ion funnel to the ion mobility device, and for stripping ions of certain molecules adducted thereto during transfer.

Abstract: A bicycle battery system includes a battery tray that mounts within a cavity formed by an opening in a bicycle tube. The battery tray includes a latch mechanism, a first base portion that mounts to the latch mechanism, and a second base portion that mounts to the first base portion. The first base portion includes a cup that is sized to mate with an interior of the bicycle tube. The system also includes a battery that is sized to fit within the battery tray. A first end of the battery includes a protrusion that is sized to fit within the cup of the first base portion, and a second end of the battery includes a secondary latch to secure the second end to the battery tray. The system further includes a battery cover plate mounted to the battery.

Abstract: In one aspect, embodiments relate to a system for preventative dental laser treatment that ensures even irradiation of a laser beam. The system includes, a laser arrangement configured to generate the laser beam. The laser beam has one or more of a super-Gaussian energy profile and a transverse ring mode. The system also includes a focus optic. The focus optic is configured to converge the laser beam with a numerical aperture of 0.1 or less to a focal region. The system also includes a hand piece configured to direct the laser beam at a surface of a dental hard tissue. The system additionally includes a controller. The controller is configured to control one or more parameters of the laser source, such that a portion of the surface of the dental hard tissue is heated to a temperature in a range between 400° Celsius and 1300° Celsius.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to an ion funnel and associated systems, where the ion funnel includes a plurality of electrodes each define an opening having an associated inner dimension and receive a RF voltage. The associated inner dimensions progressively reduce in size from approximately a first inner dimension to approximately a second inner dimension. The electrodes define an internal chamber having an outer dimension that reduces at a convergence angle of approximately 30 degrees for at least a majority of a length of the internal chamber from the first inner dimension to the second inner dimension. Additional systems and methods are provided for transferring ions from an ion funnel to an ion mobility device having a pressure greater than that of the ion funnel, for selectively transferring ions from the ion funnel to the ion mobility device, and for stripping ions of certain molecules adducted thereto during transfer.