Abstract: A system for operating a medical device monitors an environment of the medical device. The system detects a change in the environment including at least one of a change in a location of the medical device and a presence of a user near the medical device. The system modifies a user interface displayed on the medical device in response to the change in the environment, the user interface being modified based on the location of the medical device, a role of the user, and a disability of the user.

Abstract: A smart face mask protects a user from harmful contaminants found in the user's environment. The face mask includes inlet and outlet filters to not only protect the user, but also other people within a vicinity of the user. The inlet and outlet filters include fans that promote proper air flow into and out of the mask. Air respiratory sensors provide accurate measurements of possible air contaminants. Sensors also collect data that is used to control and change fan speed operations. A mobile application controlled by the user is used to control operation of the face mask during use. Communications via short range wireless network 150s are provided between people via microphones, speakers, or earpieces. The face mask may be worn in shared spaces, indoor environments, or outdoor environments.

Abstract: There is provided adjunctive D-cycloserine (DCS) augmentation of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) therapy for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). There is also provided combination therapies and therapeutic methods that include intermittent or continuous theta-burst stimulation (iTBS or cTBS), high- or low-frequency stimulation or combinations thereof with D-cycloserine (DCS) to treat MDD in a patient and/or to improve and/or alleviate and/or reduce frequency of one or more symptoms of MDD as well as complications of MDD, including anxiety, cognitive function, and suicide.

Abstract: Systems and methods for determining a cancer class of a subject are provided in which a plurality of sequence reads, in electronic form, are obtained from a biological sample of the subject. The sample comprises a plurality of cell-free DNA molecules including respective DNA molecules longer than a threshold length of less than 160 nucleotides. The plurality of sequence reads excludes sequence reads of cell-free DNA molecules in the plurality of cell-free DNA molecules longer than the threshold length. The plurality of sequence reads is used to identify a relative copy number at each respective genomic location in a plurality of genomic locations in the genome of the subject. The genetic information about the subject obtained from the sample and the genetic information consisting of the identification of the relative copy number at each respective genomic location, is applied to a classifier that determines the cancer class of the subject.

Abstract: New prop assemblies, suitable for a range of uses, including in mines and construction, have a pole subassembly. The pole subassembly includes: a first prop part and a second prop part, the first prop part being axially movable with respect to the second prop part; a first extending means adapted to enable the first prop part to be moved in a first adjustment with respect to the second prop part; and either or both: a second extending means adapted to enable the first prop part to be moved in a second adjustment with respect to the second prop part; or a third extending means, adapted to adjust a length of the prop assembly.

Abstract: A multilayer coating for a substrate having flame retardant capability, the multilayer coating includes two or more carrier or polymer layers. At least one carrier or polymer layer of the two or more carrier or polymer layers comprises at least one halogenated material and at least one other carrier or polymer layer of the two or more carrier or polymer layers comprises at least one synergist and at least one dispersant. The at least one halogenated material comprises a fluoropolymer or a chlorofluoropolymer, or a combination thereof. The at least one synergist comprises an oxide of antimony. The at least one synergist is present in an amount from about 1% to about 8% by weight of the at least one other carrier or polymer layer. The at least one carrier or polymer layer includes the at least one halogenated material is a top layer.

Abstract: A system for treating wastewater from electronics and semiconductor companies that has at least one reactor tank assembly and at least one wastewater conveyance kit of inflow, outflow, and return flow pipe, valve, and pump assemblies. The at least one reactor tank assembly is interchangeably operable at least one or more of singly, as a series of reactor tank assemblies, and parallel with other reactor tank assemblies. At least one mixer assembly is operationally disposed within the reactor tank assembly and is designed to mix the wastewater in the reactor tank assembly. At least one pH computer-monitored sensor assembly is disposed at least partially within the wastewater flow. At least one or more of acid and caustic from respective storage tanks is used to change the pH of the wastewater until treated and suitable for discharge.

Abstract: A modular forming tool for the production of essentially rotationally symmetrical parts, includes at least one primary tool and at least one reinforcing tube. The forming tool extends along a longitudinal extension direction and has a workpiece machining surface, a sheath surface, and two end surfaces. The workpiece machining surface contacts or is adapted to contact a workpiece, where the sheath surface bounds the primary tool in a radial direction and the end surfaces bound the primary tool in the longitudinal extension direction. The sheath surface of the primary tool is at least partially conical in shape, such that the inner sheath surface of the reinforcing tube is at least partially conical for the inner sheath surface to contact the sheath surface.

Abstract: A method of assembly includes locating a plurality of vanes about an inner circumference of a ring, the ring has a plurality of axially-extending projections circumferentially-spaced around the ring, each of the vanes has a radially outer platform, a flange that projects radially outwardly from the radially outer platform, and a notch that extends axially through the flange such that the notch opens at forward and aft flange faces of the flange, aligning the notch of each of the vanes with a corresponding one of the axially-extending projections on the ring, and inserting the projection into the notch to thereby prevent the vanes from rotating relative to the ring.

Abstract: A prosthetic heart valve delivery system having one or more features which facilitate access to a target annulus and improve maneuverability. The system may have a flexible access sheath having an inner lumen and a proximal handle attached to an elongated flexible catheter extending distally therefrom and having an outer diameter sized to fit through the access sheath. An expandable prosthetic heart valve is crimped and positioned in an inner lumen and near the distal end of the delivery catheter. A distal tapered nose cone attaches to the delivery catheter and facilitates passage through the patient's vasculature. An inner tube extends from the proximal handle through the delivery catheter inner lumen, through the prosthetic heart valve, and attaches to the nose cone. Finally, the system has a guidewire that extends through the proximal handle along the delivery catheter and projects distally from the nose cone. The system is especially useful for transfemoral atrioventricular valve replacements.

Abstract: The present invention provides a tissue graft product comprising a plurality of laminated layers of extracellular matrix. wherein the extracellular matrix is derived from an amniotic membrane, and wherein the stromal side of an extracellular matrix layer is presented on both the upper and lower surfaces of the tissue graft product. Methods of making and using the tissue graft product also are provided.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a method to synthesize pure silica zeolites. This is accomplished by using an improved sol-gel formulation including a water-soluble fraction of ODSO as an additional component together with precursors and reagents effective for synthesis of pure silica zeolite.

Abstract: Various embodiments disclosed relate to an endoscope drying device that also provides an indication of lumen drying verification. The present disclosure includes a device having an elongated and flexible base having a proximal portion and a distal portion and a hydrochromic absorbent unit extending from the distal portion. The hydrochromic absorbent unit can be configured to visually indicate when fluid is present. The hydrochromic absorbent unit can be sized and shaped for insertion into an endoscope channel. When inserted into the endoscope channel, the hydrochromic absorbent unit can expand to fill the endoscope channel and absorb any moisture therein.

Abstract: A lighting design method for outdoor areas based on light fixture model augmentation includes displaying a satellite view image of an area on a display screen. The method further includes displaying a site plan image on the display screen, where the site plan image is displayed overlaid on the satellite view image that is displayed on the display screen. The method also includes displaying a light fixture model, where the light fixture model is augmented onto the site plan image displayed on the display screen. The method further includes generating illuminance information based on at least one or more parameters associated with a light fixture represented by the light fixture model and displaying the illuminance information on the display screen, where the illuminance information is displayed overlaid on the site plan image.

Abstract: A card edge connector includes a connector housing having a cavity and a card slot at a front configured to receive a module circuit board of the pluggable module. The card edge connector includes a contact assembly received in the cavity having a contact positioner holding contacts in a contact array. The contacts are arranged in pairs. Each contact includes a mating end, a terminating end, and an intermediate portion held by the contact positioner. The mating ends extend into the card slot for mating to corresponding signal pads on the module circuit board. The card edge connector includes a shield structure having ground shields located between the pairs of the contacts. The ground shields include ground beams that extend into the card slot for mating to corresponding ground pads on the module circuit board.

Abstract: The present technology provides for altering an authentication technique in response to a detection of a possible attack to which the authentication technique is vulnerable. An authentication provider can receive an authentication request to authenticate to a first resource, where the authentication to the first resource is permitted using a particular authentication technique, includes contextual information associated with the first access device and information identifying the first resource. Based on the contextual information, the authentication provider can determine that the authentication request is subject to an ongoing attack, and determine, an alternative authentication technique that is less vulnerable to the ongoing attack than the particular authentication technique.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an electromagnetic actuation system for opening and closing pipe valves. The electromagnetic actuation systems utilizes one or more electromagnets surrounding one or more permanent magnets attached to a rotary shaft of the valve mechanism. A controller activates the one or more electromagnets such that the produced magnetic field rotates, thereby applying a force to the one or more permanent magnets and thus rotating the rotary shaft. The system does not require rotation of the one or more electromagnets relative to the one or more permanent magnets, advantageously reducing the number of moving parts within the valve system.

Abstract: A system for engaging with a user navigating a virtual three-dimensional environment is configured to receive interaction data associated with the user interacting with an interactive element while navigating the virtual three-dimensional environment via use of a virtual reality computing device of the user, wherein the interactive element is associated with a product and/or service. The system is also configured to access personal data of the user stored to a memory device of the system. The system sends a communication to the virtual reality computing device of the user having content determined by an analysis of the received interaction data and the accessed personal data of the user.

Abstract: A magnetic tracking system is configured to determine an object pose of a tracked object in an environment of the magnetic tracking system. The tracking system includes a transmitter assembly that includes a transmitting coil configured to generate a magnetic signal indicative of an object pose of a tracked object with respect to the transmitter assembly and a marker that visually identifies a pose of the transmitter assembly with respect to a camera device. The camera device captures at least one image of the transmitter assembly. A computing device determines, based on the image, a pose for the transmitter assemblies in the image. Based on the magnetic signal and the pose associated with the transmitter assembly, the computing device determines the object pose of the tracked object in the environment.

Abstract: A system for preventing unwanted tissue migration in surgical staplers includes a surgical stapler having an end effector including an upper jaw and a lower jaw. A distal end of the upper jaw is connected to a distal end of the lower jaw, and a proximal end of the upper jaw is connected to a proximal end of the lower jaw. First and second tissue stops are formed on the distal and proximal ends of the lower jaw, respectively. The second tissue stop and the proximal end of the upper jaw define a no cut zone when the surgical stapler is in an open position. The surgical stapler also includes a tissue cutting device disposed within the lower jaw for resecting tissue. The system also includes a warning, blocking, impeding, or barrier forming device for preventing the unwanted migration of tissue into the no tissue zone.