Abstract: An expandable interbody fusion device and an associated instrument for inserting the device into an intervertebral disc space, expanding the device and for use in delivering graft material into the device once expanded in the disc space. The device is small enough to fit through Kambin's triangle yet is capable of expanding both in the vertical direction to accommodate spinal lordosis and in the lateral direction to provide sufficient structural support for opposing vertebral bodies laterally within the disc space. A process of forming textured top and bottom surfaces of the device by initially laser ablating each surface with a nano-second pulsed laser followed by laser ablating those surfaces with a femto-second pulsed laser.

Abstract: Measured forces applied by a medical professional during a gap assessment can be measured. A plurality of force sensors is placed at a lateral ankle position, a medial ankle position, a lateral foot position, and/or a medial foot position, and each detects an applied force during an abduction-adduction examination. Further, a computing device receives, from each of the plurality of sensors during the abduction-adduction examination, data representing an applied force occurring during the abduction-adduction examination at respective ones of the lateral ankle position, the medial ankle position, the lateral foot position, and the medial foot position. The computing device calculates, using the received data, respective peak applied forces during the abduction-adduction examination in extension and flexion, and provides information representing a correlation of the respective peak applied forces with other information.

Abstract: A decorative composite material includes a flat translucent decorative material with a visible side and a rear side opposite the visible side and a light-impermeable layer arranged on the rear side and having recessed regions. Three-dimensional structures are arranged in the recessed regions on the rear side of the decorative material. A chrome foil spanning the recessed regions is arranged on the light-impermeable layer. The chrome foil has a translucent PVD layer and a diffuser layer facing away from the decorative material.

Abstract: A system for identifying, monitoring the health of an individual and providing for the retrieval of information relating to said individual by a plurality of authorized users. The system comprises an identification device and associated hardware and software components. The identification device a skin wearable, waterproof, non-transferable frangible individual identification device comprising (1) an adhesive and marking arranged on a substrate to provide a physiologically perceptible, humanly understandable information related to said individual, and (2) an electronic device having wireless communication capability with the ability to send, receive, and store information, wherein electronic device comprises at least one sensor for taking vital sign data, wherein once applied to skin, removal of the individual renders the identification device inoperable wherein the marking, substrate, and adhesive are biocompatible.

Abstract: A switching contact assembly for an electrical switching element includes a contact bridge, a base, and a spring assembly. The contact bridge is attached to the base with the spring assembly between the contact bridge and the base. The contact bridge attached to the base is resilient in a direction opposite a switching direction.

Abstract: A brake actuator (1, 1?) includes a casing (10), an electric motor for providing a driving torque, a cam disc (20) rotatably mounted to the casing (10) and operatively coupled to the electric motor, and a push rod (30) received in the casing (10), and configured to reciprocate in a longitudinal direction (100) between a retracted position (300) and an extended position (400). The push rod (30) and the cam disc (20) are operatively coupled such that a rotational movement of the cam disc (20) causes a linear movement of the push rod. A guiding member (40), in particular a bushing, is mounted to the casing (10), wherein the guiding member (40) guides the movement of the push rod (30) in the longitudinal direction (100).

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a fastening system (1) for a plug connection (2). The fastening system (1) has a first holder element (3) for reversibly holding a first plug connector (5) and a second holder element (4) for reversibly holding a second plug connector (5?). The first and the second holder elements (3, 4) each have at least one latching arm (7, 7?) via which the first and the second holder elements (3, 4) can be reversibly interlocked to each other. The disclosure also relates to a different mounting possibilities, in particular of such a fastening system (1).

Abstract: An electric motor for a rail vehicle has a rotational speed sensor. The rotational speed sensor is mounted to an end shield of the electric motor. A sensor wheel for the rotational speed sensor is mounted to a clutch of the electric motor.

Abstract: Probes, probe blades, tools for probe blades, blade holders, and probe systems for electrically testing a device under test (DUT). In some examples, the probe blades are configured to provide a Kelvin electrical connection with the DUT. In some examples, the probe blades include an alignment structure configured to engage with a blade holder when the probe blade is received within a blade-receiving region of the blade holder. The blade holders are configured to separably and operatively attach a probe blade to a probe system. In some examples, the blade holders include the probe blade. The probe systems are configured to electrically test the DUT and include the blade holder.

Abstract: Certain aspects of the subject matter described in this disclosure can be implemented in a method for wireless communication. The method generally includes generating a resource element group (REG) bundle for channel estimation, the REG bundle having a plurality of REGs to be transmitted in a plurality of monitoring occasions; and transmitting, to a user equipment (UE), the REG bundle using the plurality of monitoring occasions.

Abstract: An application apparatus that includes: a base unit comprising a first end, a second end, and a connection device that extends along a base unit axis from the first end to the second end; an application unit securely coupled to the second end, wherein the application unit is configured to apply a strip to a workpiece; and a redirection unit pivotably coupled to the base unit. The application unit comprises a first input guiding element configured to supply the strip to the application unit. The redirection unit is configured such that the strip can wrap around the redirection unit and be guided from an axial receiving position to an axial discharge position, wherein the axial receiving position is spaced apart from the axial discharge position in an axial direction of the axis. The first input guiding element of the application unit is spaced apart from the axial receiving position.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of Formula I, methods of using the compounds for inhibiting KRAS activity and pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds. The compounds are useful in treating, preventing or ameliorating diseases or disorders associated with KRAS activity such as cancer.

Abstract: A biopsy system includes a biopsy device, a control module, and a tissue transport tube. The biopsy device includes a probe, a needle, a cutter, and a transport valve. The needle extends distally from the probe. The cutter is movable relative to the needle and defines a cutter lumen. The holster is configured to couple to the probe. The transport valve is in communication with the cutter lumen. The control module is in communication with the biopsy device and includes a sample management assembly configured to receive one or more tissue samples severed by the cutter. The transport tube extends between the sample management assembly and the biopsy device. The transport tube is in communication with the transport valve such that the transport tube is configured to receive the one or more tissue samples severed by the cutter.

Abstract: There is provided a method of operating a gas turbine engine including a combustor. The combustor includes a combustion chamber and a plurality of fuel spray nozzles configured to inject fuel into the chamber. The nozzles include a first and second subset of fuel spray nozzles. The combustor is operable in a condition wherein the first subset is supplied with more fuel than the second. A ratio of the number of nozzles in the first subset to the second is 1:2 to 1:5. The method includes operating the engine so a reduction of 20-80% in an average of particles/kg of nvPM in the exhaust when the engine is operating at 85% available thrust for given operating conditions and when the engine is operating at 30% is obtained when fuel provided to the nozzles is a sustainable aviation fuel instead of a fossil-based hydrocarbon fuel. Also provided is a gas turbine engine for an aircraft.

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for systems and methods to provide wildlife feeding flock detection using a remote sensing imagery system. A remote sensing imagery system includes a radar assembly mounted to a mobile structure and a coupled logic device. The logic device is configured to receive radar returns corresponding to a detected target, determine a radial velocity spectrum associated with the detected target based, at least in part, on the received radar returns, and determine a probability the detected target includes a feeding flock based, at least in part, on the determined radial velocity spectrum. The logic device may generate radar image data based on the received radar returns, the determined radial velocity spectrum, and/or the probability the detected target includes the feeding flock. Subsequent user input and/or the sensor data may be used to adjust a steering actuator, a propulsion system thrust, and/or other operational systems of the mobile structure.

Abstract: Quarter-wavelength switchable directional coupler architectures and methods that that use intermediate terminated states during directional mode-switching events to prevent generation of reflection coefficients that cause spur generation. A first embodiment of the invention utilizes existing circuitry within a quarter-wavelength switchable directional coupler but alters the conventional mode-switching sequence by adding new stage sequences to effectuate intermediate terminated states to mitigate or prevent spurs. A second embodiment of the invention modifies existing circuitry within a quarter-wavelength switchable directional coupler by adding a cross-coupled intermediate-stage termination circuit, and alters the conventional mode-switching sequence by adding new stage sequences to effectuate intermediate terminated states to mitigate or prevent spurs.

Abstract: Various aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to wireless communication. In some aspects, a user equipment (UE) may receive, from a network node, downlink control information (DCI) that includes a request for a dropped hybrid automatic repeat request (HARQ) codebook, wherein the DCI indicates a codebook identifier (ID) associated with the dropped HARQ codebook. The UE may transmit, to the network node, the dropped HARQ codebook based at least in part on the codebook ID associated with the dropped HARQ codebook, as indicated in the DCI. Numerous other aspects are described.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel aminated psilocybin derivative compounds and pharmaceutical and recreational drug formulations containing the same. The aminated psilocybin derivative compounds may be chemically synthesized.