Abstract: Graph elements can be ranked based on node property criteria. For example, a computing system can present, via a user interface of a user device, a graph that includes a plurality of nodes and a plurality of edges between the plurality of nodes. The plurality of nodes represent entities and the plurality of edges represent relationships between the entities. The computing device can receive a criteria related to node properties of the plurality of nodes for ranking the plurality of nodes in the graph. The computing device can generate a ranking of the plurality of nodes based on the criteria. The computing device can receive a condition associated with the ranking of the plurality of nodes and determine a subset of the plurality of nodes that satisfy the condition. The computing device can perform an action associated with the subset of the plurality of nodes that satisfy the condition.

Abstract: A delivery system for delivering a prosthesis includes a spindle for securing a stent to a shaft. The spindle includes at least one pocket for receiving a paddle of the stent. The delivery system also includes at least one sensor positioned within the at least one pocket and configured to detect a presence of the paddle relative to the at least one pocket.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a prosthetic heart valve delivery device is provided that includes an outer shaft received over an inner shaft, and rod. The rod is selectively inserted or advanced along a slot in the outer shaft to increase a torqueability of the outer shaft. In some embodiments, a prosthetic heart valve delivery device is provided that includes a handle assembly, an outer shaft received over an inner shaft, a stability shaft received over the outer shaft, and a wire. A leading section of the wire is affixed to the stability shaft, and a trailing section of the wire extends proximally from the stability shaft and is selectively engaged by a locking mechanism of the handle assembly. In a locked state of the locking mechanism, tension is maintained in the wire and generates a bending stiffness in the stability shaft.

Abstract: A delivery device includes a handle, a sheath distally extending from the handle, a capsule distally extending from the sheath, and a pull wire having a proximal end attached to the handle and a distal end attached to the capsule. The sheath defines a central lumen there-through and has a longitudinally-extending lumen formed within a wall of the sheath. The capsule has a tubular body with an intermediate region having a plurality of ribs and a plurality of slots defined therein. The capsule includes an indented segment defined on the tubular body, the indented segment being disposed radially inward relative to the tubular body. The pull wire is tensioned to bend the capsule. The pull wire is slidably disposed within the longitudinally-extending lumen of the sheath and along an inner surface of the tubular body of the capsule with a portion of the pull wire crossing over an outer surface of the indented segment.

Abstract: Graph elements can be ranked based on node property criteria. For example, a computing system can present, via a user interface of a user device, a graph that includes a plurality of nodes and a plurality of edges between the plurality of nodes. The plurality of nodes represent entities and the plurality of edges represent relationships between the entities. The computing device can receive a criteria related to node properties of the plurality of nodes for ranking the plurality of nodes in the graph. The computing device can generate a ranking of the plurality of nodes based on the criteria. The computing device can receive a condition associated with the ranking of the plurality of nodes and determine a subset of the plurality of nodes that satisfy the condition. The computing device can perform an action associated with the subset of the plurality of nodes that satisfy the condition.

Abstract: A delivery system for delivering a prosthesis includes a spindle for securing a stent to a shaft. The spindle includes at least one pocket for receiving a paddle of the stent. The delivery system also includes at least one sensor positioned within the at least one pocket and configured to detect a presence of the paddle relative to the at least one pocket.

Abstract: A delivery device includes a handle, a sheath distally extending from the handle, a capsule distally extending from the sheath, and a pull wire having a proximal end attached to the handle and a distal end attached to the capsule. The sheath defines a central lumen there-through and has a longitudinally-extending lumen formed within a wall of the sheath. The capsule has a tubular body with an intermediate region having a plurality of ribs and a plurality of slots defined therein. The capsule includes an indented segment defined on the tubular body, the indented segment being disposed radially inward relative to the tubular body. The pull wire is tensioned to bend the capsule. The pull wire is slidably disposed within the longitudinally-extending lumen of the sheath and along an inner surface of the tubular body of the capsule with a portion of the pull wire crossing over an outer surface of the indented segment.

Abstract: A delivery device includes a handle, a sheath distally extending from the handle, a capsule distally extending from the sheath, and a pull wire having a proximal end attached to the handle and a distal end attached to the capsule. The sheath defines a central lumen there-through and has a longitudinally-extending lumen formed within a wall of the sheath. The capsule has a tubular body with an intermediate region having a plurality of ribs and a plurality of slots defined therein. The capsule includes an indented segment defined on the tubular body, the indented segment being disposed radially inward relative to the tubular body. The pull wire is tensioned to bend the capsule. The pull wire is slidably disposed within the longitudinally-extending lumen of the sheath and along an inner surface of the tubular body of the capsule with a portion of the pull wire crossing over an outer surface of the indented segment.

Abstract: A method of determining the density of an elongate rod of material as it travels in a longitudinal direction through an inspection zone of apparatus for determining the density of an elongate rod of material is disclosed. The method comprises: positioning an X-ray generator of said apparatus to transmit X-rays in a direction across the elongate rod and towards a detector of said apparatus, as the elongate rod travels in a longitudinal direction through said inspection zone of said apparatus; supplying a voltage to the X-ray generator of between 20 to 80 kV to transmit the X-rays at a predetermined intensity; detecting the intensity of the X-rays transmitted through the elongate rod using the detector, and determining a density of the elongate rod based on a comparison of the predetermined and detected intensities. A method of manufacturing tobacco industry products that includes the above inspection method is also disclosed, together with apparatus for determining the density of an elongate rod of material.

Abstract: A system for delivering an implantable medical device to an implant location includes a control handle portion, a catheter portion coupled to the control handle portion, and a distal portion configured to receive the implantable medical device. The catheter portion includes outer shaft including an inner braided layer extending axially along the outer shaft, an outer braided layer extending axially along the outer shaft, wherein the outer braided layer has a lower density of braids relative to the inner braided layer, and an axial spine positioned between the inner braided layer and the outer braided layer extending axially along the outer shaft.

Abstract: A delivery device includes a handle, a sheath distally extending from the handle, a capsule distally extending from the sheath, and a pull wire having a proximal end attached to the handle and a distal end attached to the capsule. The sheath defines a central lumen there-through and has a longitudinally-extending lumen formed within a wall of the sheath. The capsule has a tubular body with an intermediate region having a plurality of ribs and a plurality of slots defined therein. The capsule includes an indented segment defined on the tubular body, the indented segment being disposed radially inward relative to the tubular body. The pull wire is tensioned to bend the capsule. The pull wire is slidably disposed within the longitudinally-extending lumen of the sheath and along an inner surface of the tubular body of the capsule with a portion of the pull wire crossing over an outer surface of the indented segment.

Abstract: A method of determining the density of an elongate rod of material as it travels in a longitudinal direction through an inspection zone of apparatus for determining the density of an elongate rod of material is disclosed. The method comprises: positioning an X-ray generator of said apparatus to transmit X-rays in a direction across the elongate rod and towards a detector of said apparatus, as the elongate rod travels in a longitudinal direction through said inspection zone of said apparatus; supplying a voltage to the X-ray generator of between 20 to 80 kV to transmit the X-rays at a predetermined intensity; detecting the intensity of the X-rays transmitted through the elongate rod using the detector, and determining a density of the elongate rod based on a comparison of the predetermined and detected intensities. A method of manufacturing tobacco industry products that includes the above inspection method is also disclosed, together with apparatus for determining the density of an elongate rod of material.