Abstract: An attachment mechanism configured to couple to a receiving port of a bronchoscope, the attachment mechanism including an adapter segment having a tubular body having an inner lumen and distal end, where the distal end includes a plurality of axial slits positioned circumferentially around the distal end to define a flexible tab section, where the flexible tab section defined a recess within the inner lumen configured to receive and mechanically interlock with the receiving port of the bronchoscope; and a slide lock positioned over the tubular body configured to slide over the tubular body between a first position that allows flexible tab section to flex radially outward to receive the receiving port within the recess, and a second position where slide lock restrains the radial expansion of flexible tab section.

Abstract: A system can include one or more memory devices storing instructions thereon, that, when executed by one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to receive a message of a message or event stream, the message including a medical data or other data. The instructions cause the one or more processors to parse the message into a plurality of components representing personal identifying information of the medical data. The instructions cause the one or more processors to transform the plurality of components to de-identify the personal identifying information. The instructions cause the one or more processors to write a second message based on the plurality of transformed components.

Abstract: A pulmonary treatment system for treatment of target tissue in an airway of a subject, including a catheter assembly comprising an ablation assembly or tip including an expandable member, at least one energy emitter, and a cooling member, wherein the ablation tip is configured to be positioned within the airway of the subject such that expansion of the expandable member enables the at least one energy emitter and cooling member to engage a wall of the airway, the cooling member configured to cool a portion of the surface of the wall of the airway to reduce damage to the airway disposed between the at least one energy emitter and the target tissue, while the at least one energy emitter delivers energy to the target tissue to create one or more nerve attenuating lesions, and a control assembly including a display configured to depict a three-dimensional graphical rendering of the airway of the subject for preplanning prior to the procedure, with real-time tracking of the ablation tip during the treatment of the

Abstract: An attachment mechanism configured to couple to a receiving port of a bronchoscope, the attachment mechanism including an adapter segment having a tubular body having an inner lumen and distal end, where the distal end includes a plurality of axial slits positioned circumferentially around the distal end to define a flexible tab section, where the flexible tab section defined a recess within the inner lumen configured to receive and mechanically interlock with the receiving port of the bronchoscope; and a slide lock positioned over the tubular body configured to slide over the tubular body between a first position that allows flexible tab section to flex radially outward to receive the receiving port within the recess, and a second position where slide lock restrains the radial expansion of flexible tab section.

Abstract: The invention relates to adeno-associated virus (AAV) serotype AAV-Rh74 and related AAV vectors, and AAV-Rh74 and related AAV vector mediated gene transfer methods and uses. In particular, AAV-Rh74 targets polynucleotides to cells, tissues or organs for expression (transcription) of genes encoding therapeutic proteins and peptides, and polynucleotides that function as or are transcribed into inhibitory nucleic acid sequences.

Abstract: A fluid filter housing assembly includes a filter housing that receives a filter cartridge and is secured in the housing with a hoop handle.

Abstract: The invention relates to adeno-associated virus (AAV) serotype AAV-Rh74 and related AAV vectors, and AAV-Rh74 and related AAV vector mediated gene transfer methods and uses. In particular, AAV-Rh74 targets polynucleotides to cells, tissues or organs for expression (transcription) of genes encoding therapeutic proteins and peptides, and polynucleotides that function as or are transcribed into inhibitory nucleic acid sequences.

Abstract: A transparent electric-arc resistant composition is produced by preparing crystalline tungsten bronze nanoparticles and homogenously dispersing the nanoparticles in a transparent plastic matrix. The crystalline tungsten bronze nanoparticles are prepared by homogeneously mixing an aqueous solution of soluble tungsten and cesium salts and then drying the solution. The dried solution is then heated in a reducing gas or inert gas atmosphere to form crystalline tungsten bronze nanoparticles. Thereafter, a dispersion agent is added and the nanoparticles are dispersed in a liquid solvent medium by wet milling to form a dispersion mixture. The dispersion mixture is then mixed with polymer pellets to form a polymer mixture, and the polymer mixture is then extruded to yield polymer pellets containing highly homogeneously dispersed inorganic nanoparticles. During or after dispersion, additional particles, dyes, heat stabilizers or UV absorbers, may be added. A lens or shield is then molded from the polymer pellets.

Abstract: A spin-on filter cartridge includes a housing, a filter element operably oriented in the housing, a baffle plate, and a seal arrangement. The baffle plate is operably oriented over the housing open end. The baffle plate defines a central flow aperture. The baffle plate defines a continuous groove immediately adjacent to and circumscribing the central flow aperture. The seal arrangement is secured to the baffle plate spaced from and circumscribing the continuous groove. In another aspect, a filter assembly includes a spin-on filter cartridge as characterized above and a filter head. The spin-on filter cartridge is removably mountable on the filter head. The filter head includes a central spud defining outer threads. An O-ring seal member or a gasket seal member is operably oriented around the central spud.

Abstract: A method for dynamic electrical testing of head gimbal assemblies may include initiating an automated continuous process that includes selecting an unmounted head gimbal assembly; aligning the unmounted head gimbal assembly; loading the unmounted head gimbal assembly to a disc; and testing the unmounted head gimbal assembly.

Abstract: A method for dynamic electrical testing of head gimbal assemblies may include initiating an automated continuous process that includes selecting an unmounted head gimbal assembly; aligning the unmounted head gimbal assembly; loading the unmounted head gimbal assembly to a disc; and testing the unmounted head gimbal assembly.

Abstract: A method for dynamic electrical testing of head gimbal assemblies may include initiating an automated continuous process that includes selecting an unmounted head gimbal assembly; aligning the unmounted head gimbal assembly; loading the unmounted head gimbal assembly to a disc; and testing the unmounted head gimbal assembly.

Abstract: A method for dynamic electrical testing of head gimbal assemblies may include initiating an automated continuous process that includes selecting an unmounted head gimbal assembly; aligning the unmounted head gimbal assembly; loading the unmounted head gimbal assembly to a disc; and testing the unmounted head gimbal assembly.

Abstract: A method for dynamic electrical testing of head gimbal assemblies may include initiating an automated continuous process that includes selecting an unmounted head gimbal assembly; aligning the unmounted head gimbal assembly; loading the unmounted head gimbal assembly to a disc; and testing the unmounted head gimbal assembly.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the use of recombinant adeno-associated viruses (rAAV) for gene delivery and more specifically to the use of rAAV to deliver genes encoding human immunodeficiency virus entry inhibitors to target cells in mammals.

Abstract: A filter element includes a first, outer tubular construction of filter media defining a first open filter interior; a second, inner tuber construction of filter media defining a second open filter interior; the second construction of filter media being located within the first open filter interior and being radially spaced from the first construction of filter media; and the second open filter interior defines an unfiltered fluid channel. A plastic inner liner is within the first open filter interior to support the first construction of filter media. A plastic outer liner is within the first open filter interior to support the second construction of filter media. A filtered fluid channel is defined between the inner liner and the outer liner. A brace arrangement is between the first and second tubular constructions. The brace arrangement can include a spring, a plurality of gussets, or a solid spacer.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system and method for channel decoding speech frames in a receiver capable of multiple (M) codec modes, wherein channel encoded speech frames include an inband bit portion and a speech portion. An inband bit decoder decodes the inband bit portion (700) of a received frame to obtain confidence levels associated with each of the M codec modes. Using these confidence levels, the codec modes are ordered from most to least likely. The speech frame is then decoded by a channel decoder using the most likely codec mode (704). A frame determination check (720) is performed to determine the quality of the decoded speech frame. If the decoded speech frame is determined to be of poor quality, then the channel decoding process is repeated using the next most likely codec mode (736) corresponding to the next highest inband bit decoding confidence level. This process is repeated until a good speech frame is decoded or some exit criteria is reached.

Abstract: A system provides a digital multi-bit connection between two or more graphics adapters. Each graphics adapter is manufactured as a printed circuit board including a finger-type edge connector. When two or more graphics adapters are installed in a system the edge connectors of each graphics adapter may be coupled to each other via a connection device that provides a portion of the digital multi-bit connection. The remainder of the digital multi-bit connection is provided by conductive traces coupling each finger of the edge connector to a graphics processing unit that is affixed to the graphics adapter. The connection device may be installed by an end-user as each additional graphics adapter is installed in the system.

Abstract: A method for reducing a length of a motor is described. The method includes engaging a motor enclosure at a first end with a motor winding assembly, inserting a mid shield into the motor enclosure from a second end of the enclosure, and fastening the mid shield to the motor winding assembly. The method further includes engaging the second end of the motor enclosure with a motor control unit, at least a portion of the motor control unit within the motor enclosure, and fastening the motor control unit to the mid shield.