Abstract: A patient interface, such as a nasal cannula is described. The patient interface has a body portion to be located, in-use upon a face of a user. The body portion has at least one side arm that extends laterally from a central bridge portion to be located about a user's septum region, where each side arm is connected to a resilient, or relatively more rigid, bridge portion element. The interface has at least one, and preferably a pair of, nasal prong(s). The body portion has at least one fluid passageway connected to the nasal prong(s) for supply of a gas to the nare(s) of the user's nose. A cross section of the passageway varies along the length of the body portion to regions of varying flexibility along the body portion. The bridge portion element defines a substantially predetermined spatial relationship for outlet(s) of a gas delivery system supplying gas via each side arm to the outlet(s) from which, for example, the nasal prong(s) may be provided in fluid connection.

Abstract: Methods and systems are providing for improving engine coolant level estimation to reduce engine overheating. The level of fluid in a coolant overflow reservoir is inferred based on the fluid level in a hollow vertical standpipe fluidically coupled to the reservoir at top and bottom locations, while the fluid level in the standpipe is estimated based on echo times of an ultrasonic signal transmitted by a sensor positioned in a recess at the bottom of the vertical standpipe. Engine power is limited differently based on distinct coolant level states determined based on a change in level of coolant in the reservoir over a duration.

Abstract: A method of treating a substrate comprising a first step of agitating a composition comprising solid particles comprising biodegradable polyester having a number-average molecular weight of from 10,000 Daltons to 500,000 Daltons, said solid particles having a size of from 0.1 mm to 100 mm; a liquid medium; and the substrate, and a second step comprising separating the solid particles from the substrate.

Abstract: The present invention discloses that the weighing of produce sliced by a slicer needs to be weighed in order to meet the desired amount of sliced product. In an improvement of the art, the platform for catching slices of produce is also the platform of a scale positioned directly underneath the platform. In addition, automatic stop can be used to allow for automatic slicing of a desired amount of product.

Abstract: Helmets for applying a magnetic field to the head of a subject, comprising: a housing comprising a concave surface configured to receive a portion of the head of the subject; a motor coupled to one or more of: a first permanent magnet via a first axle along a first axis of rotation, wherein the first axle drives movement of the first magnet; a second magnet via a second axle along a second axis of rotation wherein the second axle drives movement of the second magnet; and a third magnet via a third axle along the third axis of rotation wherein the third axle drives movement of the third magnet, wherein the axes are parallel; and a fit mechanism comprising a adjuster coupled to the first magnet, wherein movement of the adjustor moves the first magnet independently of the second or the third magnet.

Abstract: Compounds of Formula I: and stereoisomers and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and solvates thereof in which R1, R2, R3 and R4 have the meanings given in the specification, are inhibitors of one or more JAK kinases and are useful in the treatment of JAK kinase-associated diseases and disorders, such as autoimmune diseases, inflammatory diseases, rejection of transplanted organs, tissues and cells, as well as hematologic disorders and malignancies and their co-morbidities.

Abstract: An electronic distance recorder configured to be coupled to a wheel hub of a vehicle, the electronic distance recorder comprising: means for determining distance travelled by the vehicle; means for storing a current vehicle odometer value; means for accruing the current vehicle odometer value based on the distance travelled by the vehicle; a receiver for receiving license data representative of a vehicle license issued for the vehicle; and an electronic display configured to display an indication of the validity of the vehicle license. Vehicle information recorders, communication devices and power generators are also disclosed.

Abstract: Technology related to processing network packets with returnable values is disclosed. In one example, a method includes intercepting a Domain Name System (DNS) request including returnable request values in respective request packet fields. A hash function can be used to characterize or modify the intercepted returnable request values. The intercepted DNS request can be forwarded to a DNS server. A DNS response including returnable response values in respective response packet fields can be received. The returnable response values and the hash function can be used to determine whether the DNS response is legitimate. A legitimate DNS response can be forwarded to a client.

Abstract: A surgical table includes a sagittal adjustment device for manipulating the position of a patient. The surgical table includes a base portion including an upper surface for spacing the sagittal adjustment device from the ground. The sagittal adjustment device includes a first support portion and a second support portion. The first and second support portions are supported by and moveable over the upper surface of the base portion. The first and second support portions each include an upper surface configured to support portions of the body of the patient thereon. One of the first and second support portions is pivotally attached to the base portion, and moveable between a first position and a second position. The pivotal movement between the first and second positions of the one of the first and second portions serves in repositioning the body of patient to manipulate the spine of the patient.

Abstract: A self-checkout (SCO) terminal in a retail store controls banks of lights to communicate context information to a customer in order to better inform them about various events. The context information may be related to a predetermined event, such as a self-checkout process or an emergency event, and is enhanced using the personal preferences of the customer using the SCO terminal.

Abstract: The embodiments described and claimed herein are a restraint system for securing a gurney in a vehicle. In one embodiment, a conventional antler and rail-type gurney restraint system is improved by the addition of a center latch restraint that engages with a latch member secured by a support bracket to the underside of the gurney. In one configuration, the latch member enters into engagement with the center latch restraint through lateral movement of the control end of the gurney. In that respect, the EMT may use the same autonomic movements used with the conventional antler and rail-type system to secure the gurney in the vehicle. Optionally, one or more of the gurney occupant restraint belts are directly connected to the support bracket, whereby occupant loads during an accident will bypass the gurney and occupant head excursions can be reduced.

Abstract: Reservoir-based management of volumetric flow rates in fluidic systems is generally described. Inventive systems and methods for liquid-liquid separations and/or liquid-gas separations are also described.

Abstract: A Micro Electro-Mechanical System (MEMS) device comprises an evaluator circuit that receives a temperature signal, where the evaluator circuit compares the received temperature signal to a lower threshold value and an upper threshold value, and where the evaluator circuit generates an evaluation signal indicating when the temperature signal is between the lower threshold value and the upper threshold value; and a loading circuit that receives the evaluation signal, where the loading circuit generates a first pre-set output signal indicating when the temperature signal is between the lower threshold value and the upper threshold value, and wherein the loading circuit generates a second pre-set output signal when the temperature signal is not between the lower threshold value and the upper threshold value, such that the MEMS device functions as a 2-wire electronic sense circuit providing both an indication state and deriving power from an external two-wire sense circuit.

Abstract: Provided is a machine head adapter for mounting a machine head, that is misaligned with an existing mounting hole on an instrument, to the instrument. The adapter may include a solid rigid body with a base section of a first thickness, a mounting point extending the base section, a support extension of a second thickness, and a set screw. The support extension extends laterally from an upper part of the base section such that a bottom of the support extension is elevated over a bottom of the base section by a difference between the first thickness and the second thickness. The set screw is positioned about a length of the support extension, and adjustably extends below the bottom of the support extension to the bottom of the base section. The adapter includes a screw for screwing into the existing mounting hole via an opening at the mounting point.

Abstract: An automobile equipped with helicopter flight apparatus capable of travel on public roads or flight in any direction. The conversion from ground travel mode to flight mode and vis-versa is automatic.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for training a machine learning model to generate embeddings of inputs to the machine learning model, the machine learning model having an encoder that generates the embeddings from the inputs and a decoder that generates outputs from the generated embeddings, wherein the embedding is partitioned into a sequence of embedding partitions that each includes one or more dimensions of the embedding, the operations comprising: for a first embedding partition in the sequence of embedding partitions: performing initial training to train the encoder and a decoder replica corresponding to the first embedding partition; for each particular embedding partition that is after the first embedding partition in the sequence of embedding partitions: performing incremental training to train the encoder and a decoder replica corresponding to the particular partition.

Abstract: A planar waveguide laser crystal assembly includes an optical bench and a laser crystal mount mounted on the optical bench. The laser crystal mount includes an upper housing having an interior horizontal surface and an exterior horizontal, a lower housing coupled to the upper housing and having an interior horizontal surface and an exterior horizontal surface, and a cavity defined between the interior horizontal surfaces of the upper and lower housings. A laser crystal is mounted in the cavity of the laser crystal mount. Each of the exterior horizontal surfaces of the upper and lower housings is oriented parallel to a length of the laser crystal. The laser crystal assembly further includes a heat dissipating structure thermally coupled to at least one of the exterior horizontal surfaces of the upper and lower housings to dissipate heat transferred from the laser crystal mount.

Abstract: Various methods and systems are provided for an accessory holder. In one example, the accessory holder has a base plate with a front edge and a rear edge, and an inlet extending from the rear edge to an opening in the base plate. The opening has oppositely arranged, rebounding contact seats configured to bend away from the accessory inserted into the opening while exerting a pressure on the accessory.

Abstract: A vapor impermeable solenoid for a fuel tank isolation valve assembly an outer housing defining an inner cavity, windings configured to generate a magnetic flux when energized, and a flux collector configured to direct the magnetic flux. An armature tube is disposed within the inner cavity inboard of the flux collector and formed of a magnetic and vapor impermeable material configured to prevent fuel vapor molecules from passing therethrough. A pole piece is disposed within the armature tube, and a magnetic armature is disposed within the armature tube and operably coupled to a seal configured to selectively seal a passage that allows fuel vapor to pass to a purge canister. The magnetic armature is configured to move from a first position to a second position when an electric current is applied to the windings.