Abstract: This disclosure is directed towards the use of intelligent disposables in wound treatment devices and systems, such as negative pressure wound therapy devices and systems and liquid jet debridement devices and systems for wound preparation. An intelligent disposable can collect, maintain, and store data to manage the entire device or system lifecycle. The intelligent disposable may include a control or processing circuitry, a transceiver, a memory, and a power source. The transceiver can be configured to wirelessly communicate with a computing device, such as phone or tablet. Any variety of data may be stored by the intelligent disposable, such as operational statistics, regulatory information, and past use information.

Abstract: The ball is a thin-walled hollow sphere that includes an array of apertures with dimples in a pattern that are concentric to the aperture array. Dimples are provided on the exterior surface of the ball between the apertures with the pattern and dimensions of the dimples varying based on proximity to the apertures. Internal protuberances are provided on the interior surface of the hollow ball such that the interior surface also manages aerodynamic airflow through the ball. Channels are also provided around each of the apertures within the ball which may intersect proximate dimples or be spaced therefrom. The ball also includes apertures having converging and diverging sidewalls that form a venturi shape to increase inflow air into the apertures and outflow air out of the apertures. Finally, the ball also maintains a weight:diameter ratio within a fixed range.

Abstract: A system for regulating the concentration of glucose in the blood of a person includes a device for selectively supplying at least two substances having at least two ports for connecting to a respective transport element, and a controller for controlling the device, at least two infusion sets, each infusion set including an infusion element, and the transport element. The system includes a mischannelling detection system for detecting mischannelling of the infusion element and transport element and/or for detecting mischannelling of the transport element and port. The controller is arranged for controlling the device to not supply the substance and/or to provide a warning signal to the person if mischannelling is detected.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to wound treatment and therapy and the promotion of tissue regeneration following injury. In particular, it relates to a microRNA-146a and nanoceria conjugate for improving wound healing and, in some embodiments, preventing adverse ventricular remodeling following myocardial infarction.

Abstract: An implantable lead includes an inner lead subassembly contained within and movable relative to an outer lead subassembly. The inner lead subassembly has a helical electrode to pace a target anatomy. The outer lead subassembly includes a ring electrode to sense or pace the target anatomy. A threaded interface interconnects the inner lead subassembly and the outer lead subassembly such that relative rotation of the lead subassemblies causes relative axial movement between the helical electrode and the ring electrode. Other embodiments are also described and claimed.

Abstract: A toilet seat assembly includes a toilet seat that includes an inner rim and a contoured upper seat surface; and a lid hinged to the toilet seat and movable between an open lid position and a closed lid position; wherein the lid includes an inner liner that includes a shaped surface portion and a core portion, the shaped surface portion is shaped to correspond to the contoured upper seat surface of the toilet seat, and the core portion is joined to the shaped surface portion at the inner rim of the toilet seat, and in the closed lid position the shaped surface portion of the lid covers the upper seat surface of the toilet seat, and the core portion of the lid covers the central opening of the toilet seat and extends down past an upper edge of the inner rim.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are novel lipids that can be used in combination with other lipid components, such as helper lipids, structural lipids, and cholesterols, to form lipid nanoparticles for delivery of therapeutic agents, such as nucleic acids (e.g., circular polynucleotides), both in vitro and in vivo.

Abstract: A wall mounted dishwasher incorporates storage into an exterior door of the dishwasher to facilitate user access to utensils stored in the dishwasher. The exterior door may be hinged and configured to rotate about a substantially vertical axis, and one or more spray devices and/or one or more fluid collection pans may be integrated into the exterior door.

Abstract: An agricultural implement includes a frame having an integrated elongate toolbar carrying at least one row unit, at least one wheel coupled to the frame, a sensor configured to sense a position of the row unit relative to the ground, and an actuator configured to raise or lower the frame relative to the wheel based at least in part on a sensed position of the row unit. Control systems and related methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: A system for treating infections in patients that includes an elongate probe configured for insertion into the patient body and a system module coupled with the probe. Sensors are disposed along the probe that detect infectious substances or physiological symptoms of the patient. The probe also includes light disseminating devices configured to expose the infectious substances to a light capable of disrupting the infectious substances, such as light within the ultraviolet spectrum. System logic may activate the light disseminating devices in response to sensor signals. A wireless connection enables clinician interaction with the system via external computing devices. The sensors may be disposed on external surfaces or internal luminal surfaces of the probe. The light disseminating devices may project the light away from the external surfaces or within a lumen of the probe. The light disseminating devices may include optical fibers.

Abstract: Systems and methods for cultivating a plant are disclosed, including an inverse lighting system in which photosynthetic energy sources, such as lamps or lights, are placed under or behind the plants such that the light is directed away from the structure housing the plant. Photosynthetic energy sources are disposed behind or under the canopy of the plant to direct energy away from the structure in which the plant is growing.

Abstract: Methods and systems involving disinfecting light subcomponents are provided. An example system may include a substrate with one or more light emitters disposed on the substrate. The one or more light emitters may be configured to inactivate microorganisms on a surface by emitting light. The light may comprise a proportion of spectral energy of the light, measured in a 380 nanometers (nm) to 420 nm wavelength range. The light may comprise an irradiance at the surface sufficient to initiate inactivation of microorganisms on the surface.

Abstract: In various embodiments, crowd sourcing techniques are provided to enable RTT-based positioning of UE. To address issues of discovering which beacons (e.g., Wi-Fi APs, cellular base stations, BLE transmitters, etc.) support measurement of RTT (e.g., according to IEEE 802.11mc, 3GPP Release 16, etc.), beacon RTT capabilities may be crowd-sourced from UE and maintained by a cloud-based location platform in a beacon database (or more specifically, a RTT database portion thereof). To address the issue of determining physical antenna positions, RTT measurements may be crowd-sourced from UE for those beacons that are RTT capable, and used by a trilateration algorithm (e.g., a WLS multilateration algorithm) to determine physical antenna positions, which also may be maintained in the beacon database. Accuracy of the trilateration may be enhanced by obtaining raw GNSS measurements (e.g., psuedoranges) from the UE, and performing a cloud-based RTK GNSS position fix for the UE.

Abstract: A method of a wireless power device with an ultraviolet (UV) light source, comprising: providing the wireless power device with the UV light source, wherein wireless power device with the UV light source comprises: a wireless power device configured to wirelessly power another device's battery system, a UV light source configured to emit a UV light that sanitizes a surface; activating the UV light source; exposing the UV light source to the surface. The method includes coupling the wireless power device with the UV light source with the other device's battery system by placing the wireless power device with the UV light source on the other device.

Abstract: Technologies for monitoring beehives in an apiary includes one or more sensors communicatively coupled to a remote data analysis computing device, which is communicatively coupled to a client computing device. The sensors are configured to monitor beehives and/or the environment of the apiary and transmit the sensed data to the remote data analysis computing device. The remote data analysis computing device is configured to analyze the received sensor data, determine whether to perform an action as a function of a result of the analysis, and perform the function, as applicable. The client computing device is configured to interface with the remote data analysis computing device such that a user of the client computing device can view results of the data analysis and actions, as well as provide input and adjust settings administered by the remote data analysis computing device. A model for assessing beehive strength from an infrared image is also disclosed. Other embodiments are described herein.

Abstract: There is provided a method of pairing a non-combustible aerosol provision system with a user device. The method can include detecting, by the non-combustible aerosol provision system, a predetermined input at the non-combustible aerosol provision system, and entering, in response to detecting the predetermined input, a pairing mode at the non-combustible provision system in which the non-combustible aerosol provision system is responsive to pairing requests. The method further can include receiving a pairing request from the user device, and then pairing, in response to the pairing request, the non-combustible aerosol provision system with the user device.

Abstract: A near-infrared spectroscopy system for monitoring human physiology in activities related to aircraft comprises a substrate, a light source emitting a set of wavelengths, an optical detector detecting the set of wavelengths, a processor in electronic communication with the light source bank and/or the optical detector, and a memory device in electronic communication with the processor. The light source bank, optical detector, processor, and memory device are mounted on the substrate, and a battery is in electronic communication with at least one of these components. Program instructions direct the processor to calculate an oxygenation level, compare that oxygenation level to a predetermined threshold, and optionally, activate a feedback device. A method of detecting an oxygenation level comprises mounting the system in a wearable article, calculating a baseline oxygenation level, regularly executing the program instructions to calculate the oxygenation level, and activating the feedback device.

Abstract: The present disclosure pertains to cardiac pacing methods and systems, and, more particularly, to cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT). In particular, the present disclosure pertains to determining whether a patient is experiencing atrial fibrillation (AF). If the patient is experiencing AF, the efficacy of CRT is determined. A signal is sensed in response to a ventricular pacing stimulus. Through signal processing, a number of features are parsed from the signal and a determination is made as to whether the ventricular pacing stimulus evoked a response from the ventricle.

Abstract: An adjustable grip system configured for attachment to a pole which is intended for recreational or ambulatory use. The adjustable grip system provides adjustability of a grip in relation to longitudinal axis wherein the grip is adjustable in up to 3-degrees of freedom in relation to the pole portion and affixable in place once adjusted to the desired configuration.

Abstract: A differential air pressure system has a pressure bag with windows and preferred folding configuration such that when the bag is folded no window is folded. The pressure bag is supported by a lift support that is proximal to a user control panel and adjacent to or nearly adjacent to the user who is coupled to the pressure bag. A treadmill base for use with differential air pressure equipment is provided. There are various improvements provided to adapt the operations of the DAP system via the use of separate pressure volume and non-pressure volume portions of the treadmill base. Various improvements to serviceability and repairs are provided by placement of components outside of the pressure volume portion or by providing one or more pressure volume access points.