Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for creating a puncture in a tissue. The assembly includes a puncturing device having a distal tip configured to deliver energy to the tissue, creating the puncture. The puncturing device further includes a marker positioned along the puncturing device. The assembly further includes a dilator which has a lumen extending from a proximal portion to a distal portion and configured to receive the puncturing device. The dilator further comprises a sensor positioned along a length of the dilator. When the marker and the sensor are aligned, energy is delivered to the distal tip of the puncturing device.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for improving ergonomics of the proximal end of a medical device used to perform a Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt (TIPS) procedure. The present invention provides a telescoping assembly comprising a shared flush port for use through a lumen of multiple devices. The present invention further provides locking features for advancing devices in a controlled manner, while being able to securely hold the other devices.

Abstract: A medical device assembly and method of using the assembly are disclosed for measuring a tract length during a transvascular procedure such as a Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt (TIPS) procedure, or a Direct Portosystemic Intrahepatic Shunt (DIPS) procedure. The present invention provides a telescoped assembly for injecting contrast at a first location and a second location, the first and second locations on opposing sides of the tract, while substantially maintaining the position of the assembly, and without removing one or more inner devices from the assembly, thereby reducing procedure time.

Abstract: In various embodiments, a process for providing an automation discovery platform includes obtaining training data indicating conversation utterances and labels that are associated with the conversation utterances, where each of the labels of at least a subset of the labels corresponds to a virtual agent automation topic. The process includes obtaining a language machine learning model, where the language machine learning model has been trained to a first trained state using unlabeled data. The process includes updating the language machine learning model from the first trained state to a second trained state by applying the training data to the language machine learning model, where updating the language machine learning model includes generating an automation discovery model configured to provide outputs corresponding to virtual agent automation opportunities.

Abstract: A rigid wiring connector that can be reduced in size to properly connect electrical components across a door or similar medium. There are several breakpoints at predetermined distances along the body of the rigid wiring connector, indicating to users where to break the connector so that it may be a desired length. Wiring may be threaded through the connector, enabling power and/or data to flow between electrical components.

Abstract: A door latch includes a latch bolt and strike plate capable of transferring electricity therebetween. The latch bolt and strike plate may each include one or more complementary electrical leads such that electrical power and/or electrical signals may flow between the complementary electrical leads, when the electrical leads are in contact with one another.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for facilitating the advancement of treatment devices within the neurovascular system of a patient. The method includes advancing an outer device, while in a manoeuvrable configuration, to a first location and actively bracing the outer device in a braced configuration, such that the position of the outer device is substantially maintained while one or more inner devices or treatment devices are advanced further into the neurovascular system. Active bracing features limit longitudinal movement of the devices, thereby reducing the risk of one or more devices slipping or prolapsing out of a target blood vessel within tortuous anatomy.

Abstract: In various embodiments, a process for providing an automation discovery platform includes obtaining training data indicating conversation utterances and labels that are associated with the conversation utterances, where each of the labels of at least a subset of the labels corresponds to a virtual agent automation topic. The process includes obtaining a language machine learning model, where the language machine learning model has been trained to a first trained state using unlabeled data. The process includes updating the language machine learning model from the first trained state to a second trained state by applying the training data to the language machine learning model, where updating the language machine learning model includes generating an automation discovery model configured to provide outputs corresponding to virtual agent automation opportunities.

Abstract: A water treatment system and method. Influent water produced from an oil and gas production or the like is circulated in a multistage unit where the water is treated by degassing the water by saturating the water with air, stripping volatile compounds from the water, evaporating non-aqueous phase liquid petroleum from the water, repeatedly stripping and equilibrating inorganic carbons in the water, subliming semi-solids from the water, and breaking colloids in the water using continuous cavitation. Water from the multistage unit is clarified through floatation and sedimentation and biological material in the water is inactivated using irradiation. Water is then filtered before being provided as treated water for an application specific process such as electro desalination reversal, fracking reuse, or other wastewater recovery.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides for a protective covering, which includes a cover portion, an elongated piece of fabric, a first coupling mechanism, and a weighted fixture. The cover portion is for a seat cushion. The elongated piece of fabric extends from the cover portion. The first coupling mechanism couples the cover portion to a first end of the elongated piece of fabric. The weighted fixture facilitates securing the elongated piece of fabric in place over the cover portion using gravity.

Abstract: A cover for covering an outdoor item includes a weather-resistant main body, at least one flap secured to the main body and a magnetic fastener secured to the at least one flap. The weather-resistant main body includes a main body perimeter and is sized and shaped substantially similar to at least a portion of the outdoor item to be covered. The at least one flap extends from the main body perimeter. The at least one flap is flexible and sized to selectively fold over another portion of the outdoor item to be covered when the main body is covering a covered portion of the outdoor item. The magnetic fastener selectively engages with a fastener provided on the outdoor item, and engagement of the magnetic fastener with the associated fastener holds the main body to the outdoor item.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are system, method, and computer program product embodiments for performing in-flight transformations of data streams. Complex event processing (CEP) operating on event records from various data streams can operate by storing the streamed event record data in a database, and then querying the data to perform a data transformation. However, in order to improve the performance of the data transformations and streamline CEP, a serverless architecture is introduced that can perform data transformations directly on streams, using attributes of the streamed record data defined in a schema. The resulting transformed data can then be provided by the serverless architecture to the CEP for direct access of the data most needed by the CEP.

Abstract: A lounge chair assembly includes a lounge chair and a cover. The lounge chair includes a frame having longitudinal frame members, lateral frame members extended between the longitudinal frame members, and legs connected to the frame members. A main seat and a backrest are supported by the frame. The main seat and the backrest together define a supporting outer surface of the lounge chair. The cover protects the supporting outer surface. The cover includes a body and at least one flap extended outwardly from the body. The body is made of a weather-resistant material having a perimeter sized and shaped substantially similar to an outer perimeter of the outer surface. The at least one end flap is configured for releasable engagement to the lounge chair for holding the cover to the lounge chair.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides for a protective covering, which includes a cover portion, an elongated piece of fabric, a first coupling mechanism, and a weighted fixture. The cover portion is for a seat cushion. The elongated piece of fabric extends from the cover portion. The first coupling mechanism couples the cover portion to a first end of the elongated piece of fabric. The weighted fixture facilitates securing the elongated piece of fabric in place over the cover portion using gravity.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides for a protective covering, which includes a cover portion, an elongated piece of fabric, a first coupling mechanism, and a weighted fixture. The cover portion is for a seat cushion. The elongated piece of fabric extends from the cover portion. The first coupling mechanism couples the cover portion to a first end of the elongated piece of fabric. The weighted fixture facilitates securing the elongated piece of fabric in place over the cover portion using gravity.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for creating a puncture in a tissue. The assembly includes a puncturing device having a distal tip configured to deliver energy to the tissue, creating the puncture. The puncturing device further includes a marker positioned along the puncturing device. The assembly further includes a dilator which has a lumen extending from a proximal portion to a distal portion and configured to receive the puncturing device. The dilator further comprises a sensor positioned along a length of the dilator. When the marker and the sensor are aligned, energy is delivered to the distal tip of the puncturing device.

Abstract: A system comprising a generator which is capable of supplying energy for puncturing a tissue and an electrical current of known voltage, wherein the electrical current of known voltage can pass through the tissue without damaging the tissue. The system also includes a puncturing device comprising an elongate member. A distal tip of the elongate member comprises an energy delivery device which is configured for delivering the energy for puncturing and two electrodes which are configured for delivering the electrical current of known voltage from one electrode to the other through a material which is in contact with the distal tip. The system further includes a sensor which is capable of detecting a value of the electrical current between the two electrodes. The generator comprises a generator switch for disabling energy delivery tip based on the value of the electric current detected by the sensor.

Abstract: A puncturing device configured to create a puncture in a tissue comprising an elongate member comprising a proximal portion defining a longitudinal axis along the length of the elongate member. The elongate member further comprises a flexible distal portion of the that curves away from the longitudinal axis and a distal tip configured to deliver energy to the tissue. A sensing element placed on the flexible distal portion of the elongate member detects the curvature of the distal portion such that when the flexible distal portion of the elongate member is straightened, energy is delivered to the distal tip and when the flexible distal portion of the elongate member is curved, energy is not delivered to the distal tip.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for a device for creating a puncture in a tissue. The puncturing device comprising an elongate member having a puncturing portion at the distal tip. The puncturing device further includes at least one inflatable feature positioned around the outer circumference and at a distal portion of the elongate member. The puncturing device includes a lumen extending from a proximal end of the elongate member to the inflatable feature. The inflatable feature is in a fluid communication with the lumen and can be inflated to dilate the puncture in the tissue or anchor the puncturing device in a heart structure.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides for a protective covering, which includes a cover portion, an elongated piece of fabric, a first coupling mechanism, and a weighted fixture. The cover portion is for a seat cushion. The elongated piece of fabric extends from the cover portion. The first coupling mechanism couples the cover portion to a first end of the elongated piece of fabric. The weighted fixture facilitates securing the elongated piece of fabric in place over the cover portion using gravity.