Abstract: A combination pressure and open frying apparatus includes at least one selectively closeable frypot and a cover configured to selectively close the frypot. The selectively closeable frypot is configured to operate as a pressure frying platform when the cover is closed and configured to operate as an open frying platform when the cover is open. The apparatus includes a clamping mechanism with a spindle that includes a shaft and a handle that is configured to be selectively mounted to the shaft in a plurality of positions relative to the shaft. The apparatus may also include at least one second frypot that can operate at least as an open frying platform, with a common filtration system for the frypots having a selector valve and a failsafe valve, which prevents flow of cooking medium into at least one selectively closeable frypot when the selectively closeable frypot is pressurized.

Abstract: A combination pressure and open frying apparatus includes at least one selectively closeable frypot and a cover configured to selectively close the frypot. The selectively closeable frypot is configured to operate as a pressure frying platform when the cover is closed and configured to operate as an open frying platform when the cover is open. The apparatus includes a clamping mechanism with a spindle that includes a shaft and a handle that is configured to be selectively mounted to the shaft in a plurality of positions relative to the shaft. The apparatus may also include at least one second frypot that can operate at least as an open frying platform, with a common filtration system for the frypots having a selector valve and a failsafe valve, which prevents flow of cooking medium into at least one selectively closeable frypot when the selectively closeable frypot is pressurized.

Abstract: Systems and methods for physical therapy are presented herein. The technology provides systems and methods of utilizing computer vision, consumer computer and smartphone cameras, human pose estimation algorithms, and artificial intelligence to provide remote physical therapy.

Abstract: Systems and methods for physical therapy and training delivery are presented herein. These technologies may comprise notifying a patient of a scheduled prescribed activity via an on-location at least one client device or console; identifying the patient with one or more sensors connected to or part of the at least one client device or console; confirming, via the at least one client device or console, the patient's acknowledgment of the notification; demonstrating, via a graphical interactive avatar displayed on the at least one client device or console, the prescribed activity to be carried out by the patient; confirming, via the at least one client device or console, that the patient is undertaking or will be undertaking the prescribed activity; capturing, via the one or more sensors, frames of the patient undertaking the prescribed activity; and processing frames of the patient undertaking the prescribed activity.

Abstract: An optical device includes an electrochromic layer including a single electrochromic region and electronic drivers. The optical device includes a controller for controlling the electronic drivers to change the light transmission of the electrochromic region by applying different voltages to electrodes contacting the electrochromic region. The optical device includes a light intensity sensor for detecting light intensity of regions of a two-dimensional scene, the regions of the scene corresponding to regions of the electrochromic region. The electronic drivers are caused by the controller to apply different voltages to the electrodes to set the light transmission of the regions of the electrochromic region based on detected light intensity of the regions of the scene.

Abstract: Systems and methods for physical therapy and training delivery are presented herein. These technologies may comprise notifying a patient of a scheduled prescribed activity via an on-location at least one client device or console; identifying the patient with one or more sensors connected to or part of the at least one client device or console; confirming, via the at least one client device or console, the patient's acknowledgment of the notification; demonstrating, via a graphical interactive avatar displayed on the at least one client device or console, the prescribed activity to be carried out by the patient; confirming, via the at least one client device or console, that the patient is undertaking or will be undertaking the prescribed activity; capturing, via the one or more sensors, frames of the patient undertaking the prescribed activity; and processing frames of the patient undertaking the prescribed activity.

Abstract: An inductive sensor includes a first circuit board having a sensor element configurable in a plurality of different coil configurations. The sensor element includes a transmit coil and a plurality of receive coils. The first circuit board includes interconnect points positioned at a same location on the first circuit board for each of the plurality of different coil configurations. The inductive sensor includes a second circuit board spaced apart from the first circuit board along the axial direction. The second circuit board includes processing circuitry associated with the sensor element and configurable in a plurality of different configurations. The second circuit board includes interconnect points positioned at a same location on the second circuit board for each of the configurations of the processing circuitry. Furthermore, each interconnect point on the second circuit board is aligned with a corresponding interconnect point on the first circuit board along circumferential and radial directions.

Abstract: An inductive sensor includes a first circuit board having a sensor element configurable in a plurality of different coil configurations. The sensor element includes a transmit coil and a plurality of receive coils. The first circuit board includes interconnect points positioned at a same location on the first circuit board for each of the plurality of different coil configurations. The inductive sensor includes a second circuit board spaced apart from the first circuit board along the axial direction. The second circuit board includes processing circuitry associated with the sensor element and configurable in a plurality of different configurations. The second circuit board includes interconnect points positioned at a same location on the second circuit board for each of the configurations of the processing circuitry. Furthermore, each interconnect point on the second circuit board is aligned with a corresponding interconnect point on the first circuit board along circumferential and radial directions.

Abstract: In a first aspect, embodiments described herein relate to a submersible robot system for inspecting and/or grooming objects (e.g., naval vessels) in a marine environment. In some embodiments, the robot system includes a housing; a plurality of adhesion engines disposed within the housing; an illumination device; and an imaging device. In some applications, each adhesion engine includes a plurality of adhesion devices structured and arranged to secure the system to the object; a magnetic switch motor for switching on and off the adhesion devices; at least one grooming element; and a body rotation motor for moving the grooming element across a surface of the object.

Abstract: A laminate linkage with soft actuation includes a plurality of rigid plates joined at flexible joints; at least one balloon bonded to at least one of the rigid plates and configured to generate a displacement (extension, a change of yaw, and/or a change of pitch) of at least one of the rigid plates; and a fluid source in fluid communication with an interior volume of the balloon and configured to pump fluid into the balloon to generate the displacement of at least one of the rigid plates.

Abstract: Systems and methods for physical therapy and training delivery are presented herein. These technologies may comprise notifying a patient of a scheduled prescribed activity via an on-location at least one client device or console; identifying the patient with one or more sensors connected to or part of the at least one client device or console; confirming, via the at least one client device or console, the patient's acknowledgment of the notification; demonstrating, via a graphical interactive avatar displayed on the at least one client device or console, the prescribed activity to be carried out by the patient; confirming, via the at least one client device or console, that the patient is undertaking or will be undertaking the prescribed activity; capturing, via the one or more sensors, frames of the patient undertaking the prescribed activity; and processing frames of the patient undertaking the prescribed activity.

Abstract: A compact, hand-held anti-assault weapon for repelling attackers while avoiding serious injury to the potential victim. Weapon includes a rigid, metallic, cylindrical body with a concave section to serve as a secure hand grip. End caps seal the opposite ends of the body and define the hollow interior of the body. An electroshock generator is housed within the cylindrical body, and a button, on the exterior of the body, is depressed to actuate the electroshock mechanism, such as a stun gun, or Tazer. An ear on one end cap may be used to break glass, while a series of protrusions on the second end cap may be used to collect a DNA sample from an attacker. The electroshock generator discharges a burst of high intensity electrical beams through the second end cap to shock an attacker.

Abstract: An inductive position sensor may be configured to detect relative position between a first member and a second member. The inductive position sensor may include an inductive sensor element configured to be coupled to the first member and a screening layer formed over a screened portion of a member surface of the second member such that an exposed portion of the member surface is free of the screening layer. The screening layer may be configured to reduce an effect on induced signals in the inductive sensor element caused by the screened portion of the second member.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the inductors, for example, flat ribbon inductors and methods of forming thereof.

Abstract: A combination pressure and open frying apparatus includes at least one selectively closeable frypot and a cover configured to selectively close the frypot. The selectively closeable frypot is configured to operate as a pressure frying platform when the cover is closed and configured to operate as an open frying platform when the cover is open. The apparatus includes a clamping mechanism with a spindle that includes a shaft and a handle that is configured to be selectively mounted to the shaft in a plurality of positions relative to the shaft. The apparatus may also include at least one second frypot that can operate at least as an open frying platform, with a common filtration system for the frypots having a selector valve and a failsafe valve, which prevents flow of cooking medium into at least one selectively closeable frypot when the selectively closeable frypot is pressurized.

Abstract: Systems and methods for physical therapy and training delivery are presented herein. These technologies may comprise notifying a patient of a scheduled prescribed activity via an on-location at least one client device or console; identifying the patient with one or more sensors connected to or part of the at least one client device or console; confirming, via the at least one client device or console, the patient's acknowledgment of the notification; demonstrating, via a graphical interactive avatar displayed on the at least one client device or console, the prescribed activity to be carried out by the patient; confirming, via the at least one client device or console, that the patient is undertaking or will be undertaking the prescribed activity; capturing, via the one or more sensors, frames of the patient undertaking the prescribed activity; and processing frames of the patient undertaking the prescribed activity.

Abstract: Filter assemblies are described and shown. Components, features and methods of assembly and use are described. Many of the principles relate to preferred cartridge configurations for engagement with selected housings. Selected optional features described can be used to provide indication to a service provider that a proper cartridge is not positioned appropriately in the housing for use.

Abstract: An inductive sensor includes a first circuit board having a sensor element configurable in a plurality of different coil configurations. The sensor element includes a transmit coil and a plurality of receive coils. The first circuit board includes interconnect points positioned at a same location on the first circuit board for each of the plurality of different coil configurations. The inductive sensor includes a second circuit board spaced apart from the first circuit board along the axial direction. The second circuit board includes processing circuitry associated with the sensor element and configurable in a plurality of different configurations. The second circuit board includes interconnect points positioned at a same location on the second circuit board for each of the configurations of the processing circuitry. Furthermore, each interconnect point on the second circuit board is aligned with a corresponding interconnect point on the first circuit board along circumferential and radial directions.

Abstract: A combination electric toothbrush and water irrigation device that combines a battery powered water irrigation device with a vibrating electric toothbrush, both of which are housed in a self-contained compact hand-held device. The pump for the water irrigation device and the DC motor with an off-center weight are contained within the handle of the toothbrush. A slide out water reservoir allows the user to fill the extended handle portion with water. A flexible water inlet tube is capable of compressing when the water reservoir is in the storage position. A weight fixed to the end of the inlet tube causes the tube to bend via gravity enabling it to be in constant contact with water while the handle is held at various angles. An LED at the underside of the pump housing illuminates the water contained within the transparent water housing.

Abstract: An inductive position sensor may be configured to detect relative position between a first member and a second member. The inductive position sensor may include an inductive sensor element configured to be coupled to the first member and a screening layer formed over a screened portion of a member surface of the second member such that an exposed portion of the member surface is free of the screening layer. The screening layer may be configured to reduce an effect on induced signals in the inductive sensor element caused by the screened portion of the second member.