Abstract: A sensor film comprising: a substrate core having a first surface and a second surface; at least one sensing element for sensing at least one property; a first conductive layer residing on the first surface, the first conductive layer having first solder mask coated thereon, and wherein the first conductive layer is grounded; and a second conductive layer residing on the second surface, the second conductive layer having a second solder mask coated thereon, and coupled to the at least one sensing element.

Abstract: A method for sensing at least one property with an instrument, wherein the instrument comprises an elongate shaft body; the method comprising the steps of: securing a sensor film conformally to the elongate shaft body, the sensor film comprising: at least one substrate core having a first surface and a second surface; at least one sensing element; a first conductive layer residing on the first surface, the first conductive layer having first solder mask coated thereon, and wherein the first conductive layer is grounded; a second conductive layer residing on the second surface, the second conductive layer having a second solder mask coated thereon, and coupled to the at least one sensing element; causing the at least one sensing element to measure at least one property and output a sensed signal and to convey the sensed signal via the second conductive layer to an electronics module.

Abstract: An endoscopic instrument for use with a trocar, said endoscopic instrument comprising an elongate shaft body having a proximal end and a distal end; an end effector assembly at said distal end operable by manipulation of actuator mechanism at said proximal end; a substrate core having a first surface and a second surface; at least one sensing element on said first surface, said at least one sensing element located adjacent to said distal end; an electronics module for receiving sensed signals from said at least one sensing element, said electronics module located adjacent to said proximal end; a first conductive layer residing on said first surface, said first conductive layer having first solder mask coated thereon; a second conductive layer residing on said second surface, second conductive layer having a second solder mask coated thereon, and wherein said second conductive layer coupled to said at least one sensing element relays said sensed signals from said at least one sensing element to said electronic

Abstract: A novelty toy, having a body with a first portion with a first surface and a second portion with a second surface. At least one magnet is embedded in the first portion in an area proximate the first surface and at least some ferrous material is embedded in the second portion in an area proximate the second surface. The first portion and second portion may be detachably connected to one another at their first and second surfaces, respectively, by way of the magnet and ferrous material. A sound emitting element is embedded in one of the first and second portions, and a power source is connected to the sound emitting element.

Abstract: A sensor film comprising: a substrate core having a first surface and a second surface; at least one sensing element for sensing at least one property; a first conductive layer residing on the first surface, the first conductive layer having first solder mask coated thereon, and wherein the first conductive layer is grounded; and a second conductive layer residing on the second surface, the second conductive layer having a second solder mask coated thereon, and coupled to the at least one sensing element.

Abstract: A method for sensing at least one property with an instrument, wherein the instrument comprises an elongate shaft body; the method comprising the steps of: securing a sensor film conformally to the elongate shaft body, the sensor film comprising: at least one substrate core having a first surface and a second surface; at least one sensing element; a first conductive layer residing on the first surface, the first conductive layer having first solder mask coated thereon, and wherein the first conductive layer is grounded; a second conductive layer residing on the second surface, the second conductive layer having a second solder mask coated thereon, and coupled to the at least one sensing element; causing the at least one sensing element to measure at least one property and output a sensed signal and to convey the sensed signal via the second conductive layer to an electronics module.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use SHIP inhibitors to induce expression of granulocyte colony stimulating factor (G-CSF) in a subject, thereby promoting expansion of hematopoietic and mesenchymal stem cells. The present invention generally relates to new uses of SHIP inhibitors for therapeutic purposes. More particularly, the present invention relates to the use of SHIP inhibitors, including, without limitation, SHIP and/or pan-SHIP1/2 inhibitors, for the inhibition of SHIP to induce expression of granulocyte colony stimulating factor (G-CSF) to treat various-diseases or conditions.

Abstract: An endoscopic instrument for use with a trocar, said endoscopic instrument comprising an elongate shaft body having a proximal end and a distal end; an end effector assembly at said distal end operable by manipulation of actuator mechanism at said proximal end; a substrate core having a first surface and a second surface; at least one sensing element on said first surface, said at least one sensing element located adjacent to said distal end; an electronics module for receiving sensed signals from said at least one sensing element, said electronics module located adjacent to said proximal end; a first conductive layer residing on said first surface, said first conductive layer having first solder mask coated thereon; a second conductive layer residing on said second surface, second conductive layer having a second solder mask coated thereon, and wherein said second conductive layer coupled to said at least one sensing element relays said sensed signals from said at least one sensing element to said electronic

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a power generation system and related methods that use closed supercritical fluid cycles, and in particular, to a power generation system and related methods where multiple cores may be selectively operated to adjust power levels generated by the system.

Abstract: An information retrieval method, process, and apparatus are provided which includes iterative or parametric data set querying. The result of each query iteration may be displayed in an easy to analyze fashion, enabling the user to interactively refine the query with additional iterations. Each field of data in a data set may be represented by a filter in a filter tree table. A user may graphically select and de-select filters using the filter tree table. The selections may be converted into a filtering query that is run against the data set to produce filtered data. A summary query may then run against the results of the filtering query. The filtered data may be displayed, along with the selected filters of the filter tree table. The filter tree table may also display other information related to each filter, such as an associated data item count as generated by the summary query.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a tissue gripping device. The device comprises a head with contact face attachable to the distal end of at least one hollow member. The contact face has one or more openings in flow communication with a suction device though the at least one hollow member wherein a negative pressure gradient can be applied across the one or more openings to allow the head to grasp tissue. The device may comprise flexible members to facilitate the navigation of internal organs. Additionally, the head can have one or more tool holes. The tool hole can house an ejecting surgical clip for medical procedure. The device may further be attachable to a sensor or another medical device. The grasping allows fixation and manipulation of tissue, traversal of the small intestine, and counter traction for tool insertion.

Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed herein for a media guidance application that responds to requests for biometric measurements of a user from various entities by referencing privacy settings associated with the various biometric measurements to determine whether or not to share a particular biometric measurement with each of the entities.

Abstract: Embodiments provide methods, apparatuses, and systems for monitoring and communicating power faults. In various embodiments, a first voltage and a second voltage, both associated with an adapter, are monitored. The first voltage may provide system power and the second voltage may identify a capacity of the adapter. In response to detecting a voltage change, a power failure event may be communicated.

Abstract: A method for analyzing a system for safety to personnel is disclosed comprising: identifying at least one operating parameter of a first subcomponent of said product; identifying an inherent hazard of said first subcomponents based on an analysis of the at least one operating parameter; identifying features of the structure or operation of the subcomponent corresponding to the inherent hazard; identifying design modifications for the identified features that would mitigate the inherent hazard; identifying safety instrumented control functions and their probability of failure requirements that would mitigate the inherent hazard; prioritizing the identified features with respect to the effect that each of said features has on safety of the product; and determining whether an unsafe condition could result from the inherent hazard.

Abstract: A method for analyzing a system for safety to personnel is disclosed comprising: identifying at least one operating parameter of a first subcomponent of said product; identifying an inherent hazard of said first subcomponents based on an analysis of the at least one operating parameter; identifying features of the structure or operation of the subcomponent corresponding to the inherent hazard; identifying design modifications for the identified features that would mitigate the inherent hazard; identifying safety instrumented control functions and their probability of failure requirements that would mitigate the inherent hazard; prioritizing the identified features with respect to the effect that each of said features has on safety of the product; and determining whether an unsafe condition could result from the inherent hazard.

Abstract: System and methods of synchronizing reference frequencies are disclosed. In an exemplary implementation, a method may comprise providing separate reference frequencies for each of a plurality of operational components. The method may also comprise connecting the separate reference frequencies to one another in a modular, fault-tolerant circuit topology. The method may also comprise synchronizing the separate reference frequencies so that each of the operational components operate at the same frequency.

Abstract: In a control system for a microprocessor, a power supply conductor is configured to supply the power requirements of the microprocessor, and a current-sensing power controller is coupled to the power supply conductor as well as to a thermal control input of the microprocessor. The current-sensing power controller is operable to assert the thermal control input of the microprocessor when current flow in the power supply conductor exceeds a threshold value.

Abstract: A gas turbine engine augmentor has a centerbody within a gas flowpath from upstream to downstream. The augmentor has upstream and downstream shell sections, a downstream rim of the upstream shell section meeting an upstream rim of the downstream shell section shell section. A plurality of vanes are positioned in the gas flowpath outboard of the centerbody. An augmentor spray bar fuel conduit extends through the centerbody and a first of the vanes to deliver fuel to the centerbody. A seal is mounted to the spray bar and positioned in a recess extending from at least one of the downstream rim of the upstream shell section and upstream rim of the downstream shell section shell section. The seal has a first portion and a second portion engaging the first portion in a backlocked interfitting.

Abstract: A gas turbine engine augmentor has a centerbody within a gas flowpath from upstream to downstream. A plurality of vanes are positioned in the gas flowpath outboard of the centerbody. An aumentor fuel conduit extends through a first of the vanes to deliver fuel to the centerbody. An electrographitic carbon bushing guides and supports the augmentor fuel conduit.

Abstract: A gas turbine engine fueling system includes a number of spray bars having conduits extending through associated vanes. A number of fuel injector nozzles are along each conduit. Each of the nozzles are positioned to discharge an associated fuel stream from one of the sides of the associated vane. A number of wear members are each mounted relative to the associated one of the nozzles for a range of motion relative thereto. The wear members movably cooperate with the associated vane to accommodate operating deflection and/or tolerances of the spray bars and vanes.