Abstract: Battery stacks are disclosed. In examples, the battery stack comprises a plurality of electrochemical cells. Each electrochemical cell of the plurality comprises a cathode layer, an electrolyte layer arranged on the cathode layer, and an anode layer arranged on the electrolyte layer. The battery stack comprises a cathode current collector comprising at least a first portion and a second portion, the first portion arranged on the cathode layer of a first electrochemical cell of the plurality of electrochemical cells, the second portion arranged on the cathode layer of a second electrochemical cell of the plurality of electrochemical cells. Between the first portion and second portion of the cathode current collector, the cathode current collector comprises an intermediate portion, at least one surface of which coated with an electrically-insulating coating.

Abstract: Solid-state electrochemical cells are disclosed. In examples, the cell comprises a cathode current collector, a sintered cathode layer arranged on the cathode current collector, a sintered electrolyte layer arranged on the sintered cathode layer, a sintered anode layer arranged on the sintered electrolyte layer, and an anode current collector arranged on the anode layer. Also described herein are methods of manufacturing said solid-state electrochemical cells, battery stacks comprising a plurality of said solid-state electrochemical cells, and electrically-powered devices comprising the solid-state electrochemical cell or battery stack.

Abstract: The invention relates to a patient-specific implant (5) for insertion into a body cavity of a patient, for example into the round window niche of the middle ear. The invention also relates to a method of manufacturing such an implant (5).

Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to apparatuses, systems, and methods for the treatment of wounds, for example using multiple wound dressings in combination with negative pressure wound therapy. A negative pressure would therapy apparatus can include a negative pressure source and a controller. The negative pressure source can include inlets configured to couple via fluid flow paths to wound dressings. The fluid flow paths can include pressure sensors configured to measure pressure in the fluid flow paths. The pressure sensors can include a first pressure sensor configured to measure pressure in the first fluid flow path and a second pressure sensor configured to measure pressure in the second fluid flow path. The controller can be configured to operate the negative pressure source and provide, based on measured pressure, indication of at least one operating condition associated with at least one of the fluid flow paths.

Abstract: A dynamic, computerized, and Internet-assisted method for organizing recreational golfers in engaging in golf tournaments using a multitude of in-app options. The Golf-A-Day app utilizes a variety of unique, patentable options. This includes novel sports betting options (including “skins”), dynamic handicap changes, user score verification, and accountability checking. These features, and others, are designed to produce an outstanding recreational golf experience. The back-end structure and unique functional flow process can be used in all sport and recreational game options.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are several embodiments of a wound treatment apparatus employing a wound dressing for negative pressure wound therapy and methods of using the same. Some embodiments are directed to improved wound dressing to be applied to a wound site, for example a wound dressing including a three-dimensional filter element, and methods of using the same.

Abstract: A method at an analytics module on a computing device, the analytics module being at a tier within a hierarchy of analytics modules and data sources, the method including receiving a first data set from a data source or a lower tier analytics module; analyzing the first data set to create a second data set; providing the second data set to at least one higher tier analytics module, the second data set being derived from the first data set; and providing at least one of an inference and an interdiction to the lower tier analytics module

Abstract: Provided herein are methods of performing knee surgery, which include comparing a lateral distal femoral angle (LDFA) of the knee with a medial proximal tibial angle (MPTA) of the knee and determining a pre-disease alignment of the knee therefrom. Additionally, prognostic and diagnostic methods for use in knee surgery as well as methods of determining an angle of resection for a distal femur and/or a proximal tibia during knee surgery are provided herein. Also provided is an apparatus for assisting a surgeon in performing surgery on a knee of a patient, the apparatus comprising a processor configured for performing the aforementioned methods. A computer-readable medium having stored thereon a computer program, which, when executed by a computer, causes the computer to perform the aforementioned methods is also provided.

Abstract: A detergent composition having a) from about 10% to about 60%, by weight of the composition, of a surfactant system wherein the surfactant system includes: i) at least 35%, by weight of the surfactant system, of nonionic surfactant and ii) from 5% to about 20%, by weight of the surfactant system, of amine oxide.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to a separation device, systems, and methods of manufacturing and use thereof. In some embodiments, the separation device includes: a spreader assembly including two arms, an arm connector (e.g., a pin), and attaching means, and two pads (or cups) to attach to the spreader assembly. In some embodiments, the separation device may be used to separate a patient's buttocks for examination or procedural purposes.

Abstract: A negative pressure wound therapy apparatus can include a housing, a negative pressure source supported by the housing and configured to aspirate fluid from a wound covered by a wound dressing, a switch positioned on an exterior surface of the housing, and a controller configured to operate the negative pressure source. The controller can be configured to, responsive to receiving a first user input via the switch, operate the negative pressure source to aspirate fluid from the wound at a first fluid flow rate. The controller can be configured to, responsive to receiving a second user input via the switch subsequent to receiving the first user input, operate the negative pressure source to aspirate fluid from the wound at a second fluid flow rate greater than the first fluid flow rate.

Abstract: Methods of providing laminates are disclosed. In examples, the method involves providing an electrode containing electrode material; providing an electrolyte on a surface of the electrode, the electrolyte containing electrolyte material; and at least one of: reducing the roughness of the surface of the electrode before providing the electrolyte on the surface of the electrode; or heating the electrolyte material to a temperature of from 100°° C. to 300° C. Also described herein are methods of reducing mechanical stress in electrolytes, methods of reducing roughness of surfaces of electrodes, methods of providing electrochemical cells, electrochemical cells, and electrically-powered devices.

Abstract: A method at an analytics module on a computing device, the analytics module being at a tier within a hierarchy of analytics modules and data sources, the method including receiving a first data set from a data source or a lower tier analytics module; analyzing the first data set to create a second data set; providing the second data set to at least one higher tier analytics module, the second data set being derived from the first data set; and providing at least one of an inference and an interdiction to the lower tier analytics module.

Abstract: Solid-state electrochemical cells are disclosed. In examples, the cell comprises a sintered cathode layer, an electrolyte layer, an anode layer arranged on at least part of the electrolyte layer, an anode current collector, and a cathode current collector. The sintered cathode layer comprises side surfaces having portions which extend in planes oblique to the plane in which the top and/or bottom surfaces of the sintered cathode layer extend. The electrolyte layer is arranged on at least one of these portions; the cathode current collector is arranged on at least another of these portions.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are several embodiments of a wound treatment apparatus employing a wound dressing for negative pressure wound therapy and methods of using the same. Some embodiments are directed to improved wound dressing to be applied to a wound site, for example a wound dressing including a three-dimensional filter element, and methods of using the same.

Abstract: Embodiments of negative pressure wound therapy systems, apparatuses, and methods for operating the systems and apparatuses are disclosed. In some embodiments, the apparatus includes a negative pressure source, a connector port, at least one switch, and a controller. The negative pressure source is connected through the connector port to either (i) a wound dressing having a canister configured to store fluid aspirated from the wound or (ii) a wound dressing without a canister between the connector port and the wound dressing. The controller determines, based on a signal received from the at least one switch, whether the canister is positioned in the fluid flow path and adjusts one or more operational parameters of negative pressure wound therapy based on the determination. The switch is activated by the connection of either the canister or canisterless wound dressing to the apparatus.

Abstract: Disclosed embodiments relate to apparatuses and methods for wound treatment. In certain embodiments, a negative pressure wound therapy apparatus can include a wound dressing comprising an absorbent layer comprising a plurality of portions of absorbent material that can be physically separate from each other. In some embodiments, a wound treatment apparatus can include an absorbent layer comprising a compressed portion configured to impede the flow of fluid therethrough. In some embodiments, a wound treatment apparatus can include an absorbent layer and spacer layer positioned side by side.

Abstract: A server accesses a natural language query. The server facilitates a mapping of the natural language query to a vector using a query-to-vector engine. The server matches the vector to an intent representing a prediction associated with the natural language query. The server provides a response to the natural language query based on the intent.

Abstract: An electrostatic transducer includes first and second flexible conductive membranes; and first and second conductive stators. The membranes and the stators are assembled in a layered configuration with the membranes the stators. The electrostatic transducer is arranged in use to apply an electrical potential which gives rise to an electrostatic force between the membranes and the stators that causes the membranes to move relative to the stators. The first and second flexible conductive membranes have respective first and second effective compliances, wherein the first effective compliance is at least 10% greater than the second effective compliance.

Abstract: An electrostatic transducer includes first and second flexible conductive membranes; and first and second conductive stators. The membranes and the stators are assembled in a layered configuration with the membranes between the stators and with an enclosed volume of air sealed between the first and second membranes. The electrostatic transducer is arranged in use to apply an electrical potential which gives rise to an electrostatic force between the membranes and the stators that causes the membranes to move relative to the stators.